QUESTION
What can I do regarding a lost rental payment?
Asked on Jun 13th, 2013 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Nevada
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I have been at my apartment since May 2012. On June 4, I placed my rent in an envelope (cash) labeled with my name address and month of payment in the rental drop slot at the leasing office. I was with a witness. On June 10th, I was contacted by my manager's assistant stating I had not paid my rent. I informed her that I had and told her I could show her my bank statement for the withdrawal I made and a written statement from the person that gave me the rest. I contacted the manager and told him the same thing and he said he didn't have it and I was getting on his nerves. I went to speak wit him when he informed me that he and his assistant were not the only people with access to where the rent deposits are made. Vendors and maintenance workers also have access. I was served with a 3-day notice as a result. Is there anything I can do to avoid this? My lease expired on may 31, 2013.
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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Your question requires an attorney consultation. It is not a simple question that can be answered on this type of forum. There are many factors that would need to be considered and evaluated. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced landlord/tenant attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your situation. He/she would then be in a better position to analyze your case and advise you of your options.
Answered on Jun 14th, 2013 at 9:15 AM
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You have made a very bad mistake to pay in cash without a receipt as you actually have very poor proof of payment. It is their word against yours, and without additional proof, in my preliminary opinion, you will lose.
Answered on Jun 13th, 2013 at 10:48 AM
Send a letter to the landlord telling the facts. If he sues you, put on your defense with copies of your bank statement and an affidavit from your friend. Since you placed the money where the landlord had designated payments to be made, it is the landlord's fault if the money was stolen.
Answered on Jun 13th, 2013 at 10:47 AM