Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Can tenant sue landlord if landlord is not the owner of the premises ?

Can an ex-tenant sue the landlord(who is not the owner of the premises) for an illegal eviction, lock out or invasion of privacy,.If previously (while still a tenant) he threatened the landlord with bodily harm:'' if you don't leave me alone I'm gonna kill you B... !''and profanity and was therefore kicked out .He is an ex-felon and has a gun and has shot someone before.Premises are not under rent Control.


Asked on 8/19/07, 9:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: Can tenant sue landlord if landlord is not the owner of the premises ?

I cannot answer based on your facts.

How can you call this person a landlord when he doesn't own the property? This doesn't make sense.

There is potential criminal action (for threats), parole or probation violation, and a civil action for threats and perhaps assault. You can sue, but if he doesn't own the property, we are not dealing with landlord tenant law.

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Answered on 8/20/07, 2:28 am


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