Q: approved for rent relief in CA on 7/31/2023, 10/4/2023 approval letter mailed . Never received my chk due to a systm err
I’m elderly and have been waiting for assistance since Nov 2021 when I applied . Finally got approved after showing proof of an ADU I lease at the same address someone else got rent relief and they approved me and received a approval letter and how much I was approved for and that the payment will come orthon 10 to 14 days . After two additional weeks of waiting I called and the call center said they were sorry about that but the check was never mailed a handful of checks were not printed due to a system error showing delivery failed on printing them out and shipping them to the applicant but nothing was done or couldn’t get any answers just a ticket that was being worked on and in progress and now it went from showing “ paid” to application in review” again???? I have emailed all depts of rent relief thr eviction dept got back to me and said it is approved and they are working on getting my payment delivered . Now it’s saying application under review. What grounds do I have to sue ?
A: You have no grounds to sue, yet, because you do not have any damages, yet. If you are wrongfully and finally denied payments under a government program that you were qualified to receive, then you can sue.
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Under California law, if you have been approved for rent relief but have not received your payment due to administrative errors, you may have grounds for legal action. This situation can be addressed through a lawsuit for breach of contract or a claim for government negligence.
Before pursuing litigation, it is advisable to exhaust all administrative remedies. Contacting the rent relief program to inquire about the status of your payment and to formally document the delay is a crucial first step. If your issue remains unresolved, consider filing a complaint with the agency overseeing the program.
If these steps do not yield results, consulting with an attorney experienced in government claims and administrative law may be beneficial. They can help assess the strength of your case and guide you through the legal process, which may include filing a claim against the government entity responsible for administering the rent relief program.
Remember, legal actions against government entities have specific procedures and deadlines that must be followed carefully to preserve your rights. An attorney can ensure that your claim is filed correctly and within the statutory time limits.
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