Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

I live in San Francisco. My sub-tenant moved out after being arrested with Domestic Violence. I have given him months to get himself and his belongings out. He finally turned over the keys and left, but his belongings are still here. Sent notice to every place that I believe that he would receive mail using http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/legal_guides/lt-5.shtml as a guideline. I know that San Francisco law can be more complecated, but I have not found any information on this matter. He owes me money for rent, damage to the apartment, and personal loans. How long do I need to keep his belongings? Can I charge storage? Can I keep the belongings (unless he picks him up?) for money owed?


Asked on 9/05/09, 7:05 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

Contact the local rent control board to find out what their rules are and whether the relationship you had with the other person falls within their jurisdiction. Normally, after a reasonable time you can get rid of what is gaabage and sell the rest. You can get a judgment in Small Claims Court but it will be dilfficult to enforce it.

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Answered on 9/08/09, 8:40 pm


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