Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

I have lived with my boyfriend in a commercial unit, that has been rented to us as a residential for the past 2.8 years. The landlord just recently left a notice of ending our tenancy, ( giving us 30 days) and that 60 days might be possible if terms are agreeable.

He sent a notice via registered mail as well, but hasn't been available for further comment. First of all there is no way we can be out in 60 days ( which I believe is what he has to give us) and if there is a problem that can be addressed so we can stay we would like to have that opportunity. I have left a note with rent check and he now isn't picking up his mail ( that is delivered here) - so what can I do to bring him to the table so a amicable resolve can be reached? By the way the utilities share a singular set of meters with the front house, ( we grandfathered a friend into the front house - partly because we didn't want to hash out utilities costs with a stranger) does that factor help in any of this? Help! My boyfriend is just rehabing from conjestive heart failure and we hasn't the money to move, but I want to work something out. Suggestions?


Asked on 10/07/14, 5:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

You need to speak to an attorney in person who handles tenant disputes. You are entitled to 60 days notice if you have lived in the property over a year, so your landlord is wrong on that issue. But it sounds that your property is not supposed to be inhabited, as you mention that it is a commercial unit, so there may be other issues as well.

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Answered on 10/13/14, 7:09 pm


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