Repair and Deduct. If an issue on the property affects life, health, safety, or seriously affects habitability, and a landlord has not begun to address it within 14 days after written notice from the tenant, the tenant may contract to have the repair done by a licensed contractor at a cost of not more than $1,500, or one monthʼs rent, whichever is more. The tenant may deduct the actual cost of the repair from the rent. The tenant must send the landlord an itemized invoice and a receipt for payment to the contractor for the work, along with any payment of remaining rent owed. (§55.1-1244.1) Eviction: A landlord may not evict a tenant without following the court eviction process. The landlord first sends a written notice and next the landlord files an unlawful detainer lawsuit. The landlord must get a court order of possession, followed by a Writ of Eviction that is served by the Sheriff. (§§55.1-1245, 1252). A tenant not getting paid due to a federal shutdown of 14 or more days can get an eviction lawsuit for nonpayment of rent postponed for 60 days. (§44-209) Redemption (Pay & Stay): After an unlawful detainer lawsuit for nonpayment of rent is filed, a tenant has the right to pay to a zero balance on or before the court date and have the lawsuit dismissed. After a court issues a judgment of possession, a tenant has the right to pay to a zero balance up to two business days before the Sheriffʼs eviction and have the eviction cancelled. A tenant may use one of these rights only once in a 12-month period. (§55.1-1250) Tenant Responsibilities Rent: Unless the lease says otherwise, rent is due in equal payments each month on or before the first of each month. (§55.1-1204)
Repair and Deduct. The Renter shall give a dated written notice (duplicated) to the Owner/Agent to repair or correct defects which are the Owner/Agent’s responsibility as listed in subparagraph (B) above. After a reasonable time (generally 30 days), if the Renter has fulfilled her/his duties under the law, s/he may repair uncorrected defects or have them repaired and deduct the cost of repair from her/his next month’s rent. Repairs must be made in a competent manner at reasonable cost. This remedy cannot be used more than twice in a 12 month period and cannot exceed one month’s rent for each, as provided by California Civil Code Section 1942.
Repair and Deduct. If necessary repairs are not timely made in accordance with paragraph 17, Tenant shall have the right to have the repairs performed, by a licensed contractor where required by law, and deduct the cost of those repairs from the monthly rent in an amount not more than 2 times the monthly rent. This provision shall not apply to any damages caused or repairs necessitated by negligent actions of Tenant(s), her invitees or guests.
Repair and Deduct. Lessee may only make repairs that are required by the Lease or local law. The limit of 74 the repair is $500 or one-half (1/2) of the monthly rent, whichever is less. Repairs are to be noticed in writing to Lessor. 75 Lessee shall be responsible for ensuring that all repairs are performed according to local codes. Tradesmen making the 76 repairs must be properly licensed and insured. Lessee may not use this Repair and Deduct remedy if all procedures as 77 outlined in this Lease are not followed.
