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Landlord tenant laws in CA, tenant's right regarding signed lease and landlord's request for higher rent

Asked over 3 years ago - San Diego, CA
Landlord / Tenant Real Estate Renting

Ihave an offer to rent from an apartment,now they are saying it was a mistake by their employee and want to higher amount 2 days before we move in can they do that? All of our signatures are on it and even the property managers.

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Answered over 3 years ago. Lawsuit / Dispute Attorney in Irvine, CA.
You had an offer, which you accepted and now you've got a deal. The landlord can't ask for the higher amount until the lease period expires.
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