Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
I know in cities like NYC and San Francisco, owners can't "unreasonably" deny you permission to sublet even if your lease states that you cannot sublet without written permission. What is the situation in Los Angeles though? I work in another state April-August and I have been subletting during those months for the last four years with the permission of my building's previous owner, but the new owner will no longer let me. I have offered to allow them to run background checks and offered to accommodate them in any way possible. Do I have any legal standing? Here is the exact wording in my lease: 16.Subleasing/Assignment: Resident shall not sublease any part of the premises or assign this Agreement without prior written consent of Lessor. Any such action without prior written consent is void.
1 Answer from Attorneys
The prohibition against "unreasonable" denial of consent to a sublet, if the lease provides for subleasing with landlord's consent, is California state law. So it applies in LA.
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