Q: My ex-housemate is dying of COVID and all the utilities are in his name. Should I transfer as soon as possible?
The daughter of my ex-housemate wants the transfer into my name by Monday and the landlord is not willing to put the bills in their name (probably because I have claimed Civil Code 1511 --https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/civil-code/civ-sect-1511.html and am not paying them rent for legal reason due to unsafe conditions as well as exposure to COVID). Also, have evidence against them for illegally letting housemates out of the lease/ trying to charge me for their rent. Would putting the bills in my name signify that I am reentering into a legal agreement with the landlord of the property or does it just confirm a legal agreement with the utility company for the house?
A:
Sorry about the medical condition of housemate. You have a lot of issues with respect to these utilities. From your question, I assume you are still living on the premises where the ex-housemate lived. There is no such thing as "legal code 1511" so it is difficult to follow you. I would suggest that you seek counseling from an attorney practicing Tenant Rights law in your local area. More information is needed to resolve this and this forum may not be the best place.
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