West Sacramento, CA asked in Landlord - Tenant for California

Q: A money order put in a drop slot at our office came up missing, we have the receipt for it, who is responsible for it?

On the 4th, we paid rent via a money order, which the office says was never received. It was dropped into the payment box at our office that night. On the 10th we got a three day eviction notice. Can we be forced out of our home because the management lost our money?

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Mr. Robin Mashal
Mr. Robin Mashal
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  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Disclaimer: The materials provided below are informational and should not be relied upon as legal advice.

Although you dropped off the money order in the payment box, there is no confirmation that your landlord actually received it. Before the 3 days on your notice is up, you should try to deliver your rent to the landlord, and as well report the money order lost so you can get your money back on that. Be sure to consult your own attorney to protect your legal rights.

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