Q: Bridge Property Management Inc. refused to repairt my Thermostat for 5 months, Breach the Lease and my Oral Lease
Bridge Property Management Inc. (BPM) -managing TL-residence SF, refused to repairt my Thermostat for 5 months, and refused to reduce the rent upon the law, Can I withhold partial rent per month?
overcharged me $500 but refused to refund, charged $54 but paid out to TranUnion only $16.20, I requested BPM to refund me, but it refused, and refused to give me the TranUnion 2 reports upon the CA Civil Code Sec.1786.16; Breached my Lease on the first (Move-in) dayby, BPM did not let me move-in to my signed unit but ordered me to move-in to another unit, then coerced me to sign a new lease at a high rate and longer term for the new Unit, used all coercing tactics, including refused to give me receipts, withheld my payemnts not to post to my account, call, text, email me, threathening with eviction and lawyer, charging hundreds of Other Fees to my account violated my Oral Lease. I refused to sign the new lease and I have a Oral Lease with BPM, but BPM still Breached the Oral Lease charing
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Based on California landlord-tenant law, you have several valid legal claims against Bridge Property Management Inc. The issues you've described - refusing repairs, improper charges, lease violations, and coercive tactics - are serious violations of your tenant rights.
Regarding the thermostat repair, under California Civil Code 1941.1, landlords must maintain heating facilities in good working order. You may be entitled to "repair and deduct" remedy or rent withholding, but you should document everything and follow proper legal notice procedures before withholding rent to protect yourself. For the credit report overcharges, you have the right to dispute these under both California law and the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Your most serious claim appears to be the bait-and-switch with the unit and attempted coercion into a new lease. This likely violates California Civil Code 1940.2 regarding prohibited landlord actions. You should gather all documentation (original lease, communications, receipts, repair requests, photos) and file a complaint with the California Department of Consumer Affairs. Consider consulting with a tenant rights organization or legal aid society, as you may have grounds for legal action to recover damages and enforce your rights.
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