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Renting a room without Certificate of Occupancy

Asked almost 3 years ago - Los Angeles, CA

My child is renting one of 18 rooms for rent in a house. We just found out is zoned as a single family dwelling with no certificate of occupancy and that it was converted without the proper permits. Can she leave prior to the end of the rental agreement? Our understanding is that it is illegal to charge rent in this situation.

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Ronald Anthony Sarno

Reputation Level 20

Answered almost 3 years ago. Litigation Lawyer in New York, NY.

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It is illegal to rent and illegal to live there. She can leave.Do not be surprised if the Landlord still sues for money. She might want to report the violation to the housing authorities before she leaves.
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Mr. Sarno is licensed to practice law in NJ and NY. His response here is not legal advice and does not create an attorney/ client relationship. The response is in the form of legal education and is intended to provide general information about the matter in question. Many times the questioner may leave out details which would make the reply unsuitable. Mr. Sarno strongly advises the questioner to confer with an attorney in their own state to acquire more information.

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