Q: How much of a reletting fee do I charge for a month to month lease that was broken just 4 days after move in in Calif?
A:
The rental agreement will provide you with an explanation of your rights and the tenant's obligations, particularly about giving notice to you in order to terminate the tenancy. You need to refer to this document for that information.
The limit in Small Claims is up to $10,000.00, so you may want to resort to that if you cannot resolve with the tenant. Here is my suggestion, tell him what the rental agreement provides he is responsible for, and what the balance is over what he paid you, then negotiate for a payment to you of something in the middle in exchange for your release of the tenant from any and all claims for rent. "A bird (or dollar) in the hand is worth two in the bush (or written on a judgment that you have to go through heaven and "you know where" to collect)"
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