Burgos

Facts Appellant owned a single-family home in Ventura and leased it to Nuria Torrente Burgos (“respondent”) for a term of one year at a monthly rent of $2650. When the term expired, respondent stayed in the premises on a month-to-month basis. During this period, respondent sent appellant a letter complaining about the condition of the property and appellant’s presence on it. Appellant responded to the letter and forwarded to respondent a new month-to-month rental agreement which included a new monthly rent of $2850. Respondent and appellant discussed the new agreement at a meeting in July 2021. Appellant made some changes to the agreement at respondent’s request, including reducing the new rent to $2800. Respondent did not sign the new agreement. The next month, respondent tendered payment of rent in the prior amount of $2650. Appellant returned the check and then served respondent with a 15-day notice to pay rent or quit. Respondent served appellant with a Declaration of Covid- 19 Financial Distress. She did not pay any portion of the September rent. In October 2021, respondent again tendered payment of rent in the prior amount. Appellant attempted to return the check and served…