Hi everyone,
We have been looking for an apartment for two in San Fernando Valley, CA. We came across this listing and went and checked out the place. It looked great - 2 Bed, 2 Bath + 1 den townhouse for $2000.
But here is where it gets shady.
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He requires us to pay first month + last month and an additional $1000 deposit. So in total if we sign the contract, we have to give the owner $5000 immediately.
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The lease application he sent us required our Chequing, Savings and Credit Card account numbers. We didn't feel comfortable providing those info so we gave him a different standard rental application form we found on the internet. In the beginning, he gave us a little trouble because he apparently could "not open a pdf on a macbook". Seemed a little bit odd because his occupation is photographer/creative director. Idk you'd think someone invested in a field of photoshop n etc would know how to open a pdf. Anyways, he came around to it and accepted the application, after my husband turned the pdf file into a jpeg format and sent it to him.
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He just sent us a lease agreement. And we are having an issue with a portion of the clause. Not sure if this is legal but maybe you guys can help us clarify. Here is what it says.
EQUIPMENT/APPLIANCES - The Premises is furnished by the Landlord with a range, microwave, oven, dishwasher, washer and dryer, refrigerator, blinds and shutters among other mechanical installations. Tenant agrees to use and maintain all such equipment, and plumbing fixtures and all other equipment, furnishings and supplies with which Premises is furnished, in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and the regulations of the Landlord now or hereafter provided, and to be responsible for all repairs and any damages to the Premises brought about by misuse or neglect of such equipment by the Tenant. All repairs to equipment furnished by Landlord shall be made by licensed persons approved by Landlord. Should Tenant fail or refuse to make repairs after reasonable notice from Landlord, Landlord may cause same to be done and the cost thereof shall be additional rent immediately due from Tenant to Landlord.
Is this legal? Or fair? I mean at our previous apartment when the garbage disposal unit broke, the landlord came and fixed it right away. No charge.
Initially we loved the place but it's getting a little disconcerting. $2k for 2x2 townhome in SF valley is an amazing deal and we don't wanna pass up on it. But we also don't wanna get duped by the owner. What do you guys think???
Submitted May 25, 2017 at 11:23AM by BeautyAndBeasts http://ift.tt/2qmDX7X legaladvice
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