Q: I live in California in a sober living home for a year. The landlord says I don't have tenant rights. Is this legal?
The landlord says that because of the agreement I signed says I'm a guest and not a tenant having legal rights under California civil code 1941.1, their is nothing I can do and have to move out in two days. My rent is paid until the 3rd of January. Do I have any rights? I need until February to move. I've been here over a year. The reason for him wanting me to move is because I got into an argument with staff.
A:
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The answer to your question depends on the terms under which you occupy the space, and the nature of the "argument" that took place. Take a look at this document on the California Department of Alcohol & Drug Program website for some information on the set up of sober living facilities: http://www.soberhousing.net/documents/ADP%20Sober%20Living%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf. Be sure to consult your own attorney to protect your legal rights.
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