Here in California you sign what they give you or you don't have a place to live. The housing market is highly skewed towards the Landlord so the state acts to protect Tenants. Signing the lease was not an oversight on my part.
I will of course hire a lawyer.. but getting a sense for things on...
We get that we are responsible for the rent. I'm asking about the security deposit. I think he intends to keep it even if he has a new tenant and we are current with rent and there are no damages or other amounts owed.
I just noticed that my lease states that the landlord can keep my security deposit if I break the lease early. This is in addition to any other damages for lost rent. Basically if I break the lease he keeps it even if I find him another qualified tenant. Is that legal in California? I live on...