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    Default Grandfather Clause - Nobody on the Lease - Me Want to Move Out

    My question involves a roommate in the State of: California

    I am currently living in a household where none of the housemates is actually listed on the lease, the "head of household" referred to a grandfather clause upon when I moved in.

    In contrary to that person's initial talk now asks me to pay rent for my last month that I am staying there. When I met them for the first time several months ago I was told that due to the previous occupant not paying rent and leaving without notice a last month rent would be due when I move in.
    Now I was told that this is a security deposit and not last months rent.
    We have nothing in writing about it but my partner was there on the day I heard the story and agreed to move in.
    Can a person who's not even on the lease ask me to pay for a security deposit in the first place?
    Also, if I don't want to pay for my rent of the last month, I was asked to leave bye the 1st - is that legal?

    Thanx for any information to be considered in this situation

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    Default Re: Grandfather Clause - Nobody on the Lease - Me Want to Move Out

    I don't know who "that person" is, or what authority they have in relation to the lease or landlord. Your agreement is what it is. If "that person" is your landlord and violates your agreement causing you monetary damages, and if the judge believes you and your partner as to the terms of your rental agreement, small claims court awaits.

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