Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Need help evicting tenants

I recently tried to sell a home that is under a lease agreement. The tenants wouldn�t let anyone access the property making it impossible to sell. The tenants said they would permit access for $20,000.00 upon close of escrow. They also wanted the ability to break the lease at any time. I said no to the demands. I was o.k. with the 20k but didn�t want to be without tenants if the home didn�t sell.

I have now decided to honor the remainder of the lease, and give them sixty days notice to vacate the premises prior to the expiration of the lease. The tenants are in law enforcement and have free legal counsel, they are also friends with the DA. I believe they are planning some kind of retaliation against me. My realtor recently received a call from their attorney who wanted to know if termites were a health hazard.

I am in financial trouble that�s why I needed to sell the home. I tried to be fair, I considered these people friends. How should I proceed? What might these tenants try to intimidate and/or extort me if I evict them when the lease is up?


Asked on 9/18/04, 4:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
A. Russell Martin Law Office of A. Russell Martin

Re: Need help evicting tenants

Hi,

Sorry your tenants are giving you such a hard time. We'll need more facts to help you. Call me tomorrow for a free consultation. We handle cases throughout the Bay Area. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Have a great evening!

Russ

A. Russell Martin, Esq. (SBN 226244)

MARTIN & McPHERSON

Attorneys at Law

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Petaluma, CA 94952

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Answered on 9/19/04, 8:01 pm


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