Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Landlord Terminate Lease

I have been renting an office space for the past 2 years. The rent was $555.75 with utilities included and $500 deposit. I always paid my rent on time. My lease ended in May 2006 and for the past 2 months its been a month to month tenancy.

I recently received a letter from the landlord saying that they are terminating my lease because I have been using excessive electricity. I owe a web design business and I have a lot of computers.

They say that the office is suppose to be used for ''administrative purposes'' only. What does that mean? They have turned off the A/C in the office and are demanding that I pay $2000 in electrical charges for June and July 2006? I find this to be outrageous.

I am moving ou the office in the next 3 days. I have written them via certified mail informing them of my moving out and have requested proof of the $2000 electical charges they are billing me.

How should I proceed. I am afraid that they will keep my security deposit. Also, can they report this on my credit report if I don't pay the $2000. The lease was under my name and a friend. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.


Asked on 7/27/06, 2:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Randy Schlosser Law Office of RM Schlosser

Re: Landlord Terminate Lease

No one can answer your questions without seeing the lease. You should call an attorney and schedule a consultation. Be prepared to pay up to $500 for review of the lease and recommendations.

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Answered on 7/31/06, 1:49 am


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