Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Landlord takes over business

We had an Antique Co-op for 10 years and our lease ran out. The landlord told us he would release to us, but in reality was going behind our back offering to rent to all our sub-tenants for less, and then gave us 30 days notice and wouldn't give us an extension making it very difficult for us to find another building to offer our sub-tenants ( which basically is our business). Question? Do we have any cause of action?


Asked on 6/07/05, 5:24 pm

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Philip Iadevaia Law Offices of Philip A. Iadevaia

Re: Landlord takes over business

Your landlord seems to have taken advantage of the fact that, when a lease runs its course, the tenancy becomes month-to-month and may be terminated by either party on 30 or 60 days notice. If you've been in the property for over a year, it requires a 60 day notice, not 30. Secondly, if it's your business to sublet properties, your landlord may be liable for interfering with the prospective advantage you gain from sub-letting units. Good luck and call me if you'd like to discuss further. --Phil

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Answered on 6/09/05, 7:06 am


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