How can I get out of my lease with a roommate?

What you can normally do is give 30-days’ notice you’ll be quitting. At the same time, ask the landlord and your roommates to find a new tenant. Indeed, you may be able to find an acceptable one yourself. Once one’s moved in, your obligations should end.

What to do if you break your lease in California?

You will need legal help to do that, but know that it is do-able. It is also possible for you to find a replacement, either as a subtenant renting from you, or as an assignee, who steps into your shoes as the new tenant.

When does healthy meals in Santa Clara end?

Due to the start of the Santa Clara Unified School District school session, Healthy Meals Santa Clara ended on Aug. 6, 2020. Santa Clara Unified School Distirict will continue to provide meals to youth, please visit the SCUSD website for more details at santaclarausd.org.

Where can I get financial assistance in Santa Clara CA?

Funding is available to qualified individuals through the COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program administered by Sacred Heart Community Service and Destination: Home. Because there is a limited amount of funding available, this round of assistance will focus on serving those in our community who are most in need of assistance.

How to contact the city of Santa Clara?

Services: Shelter locations/food pantries/senior services, comprehensive information and referral services. For additional assistance, contact the City of Santa Clara Housing and Community Services Division at 408-615-2490.

What happens if you break your lease in California?

This is because under California law (Cal. Civ. Code § 1951.2), your landlord must make reasonable efforts to re-rent your unit—no matter what your reason for leaving—rather than charge you for the total remaining rent due under the lease. So you may not have to pay much, if any additional rent, if you break your lease.

Can a landlord refuse to re-rent an apartment in California?

This is because under California law (Cal. Civ. Code § 1951.2), your landlord must make reasonable efforts to re-rent your unit—no matter what your reason for leaving—rather than charge you for the total remaining rent due under the lease.

Can a landlord force you to move out in California?

A landlord can’t force you to move out before the lease ends, unless you fail to pay the rent or violate another significant term, such as repeatedly throwing large and noisy parties. In these cases, landlords in California must follow specific procedures to end the tenancy.

Can a tenant terminate a lease early in California?

Tenants may terminate early not only when they themselves are a victim, but also when the victim is a member of their household or an immediate family member—even if they do not live with the immediate family member. Read the statute for details about eligibility and how to give notice. 2. You Are Starting Active Military Duty