Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

I've been forced to vacate my rental unit for having a dog that was not on the lease. Landlord accepted rent for 1 full year with full knowledge that the dog lived on the premise before telling me to get rid of the dog or vacate, is this legal?


Asked on 4/01/14, 11:28 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nicholas Spirtos Law Offices of Nicholas B. Spirtos

If the lease says no pets, and you brought in a pet, then you were in violation of the lease. If your landlord knew about the dog for a year and did nothing, that does not necessarily mean he can't decide to enforce the provision now, but can be used as a defense in an eviction case. Not an absolute defense, but a defense.

If your lease is up, the landlord does not have to renew. So the dog issue may just be an easy excuse.

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Answered on 4/02/14, 8:23 am


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