Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Removal of former tenant's equipment

I am subleasing a space that was a former fitness studio. I took over the lease Jan 1, 2007 and the former tenant still has not removed their fitness machines and other personal items. It is a 1200 sqft space and 800 of the sqft are being taken up, including blocking an emergency exit. Do I have the right to tell them to remove it by Sunday, or I will call the Salvation Army to haul it away?


Asked on 1/16/07, 4:09 pm

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Re: Removal of former tenant's equipment

The equipment may have significant value. By statute you may have to hold it for a minimum of 30 days after adequate notice of intent to auction. The nature of the sublease however may cause the statute not to apply. For a definitive opinion please call me directly at 1.619.222.3504.

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Answered on 1/17/07, 8:53 pm


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