Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

i have a lease with my landlord and the lease term was for 1 yr..with his permission i then subleased that house to some clients of mine in which i provided all the furniture, televisions, and misc for the house. My landlord has decided to terminate the lease which i am ok with but is telling me that i cannot come near the property what so ever. The only reason i want to go to the property is to get my belongins and everything that is mine so the question im asking is if i show up at the property to get my things will i be convicted of trespassing? Just want to know my rights.

Also i called him and told him i wanted to get my things and he said he would get back to me when its convient for him..its been a week and i really don't feel like i should have to wait on him..Thanks for the time.


Asked on 10/07/09, 7:41 pm

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

Both a landlord and a tenant are bound by the terms of the lease. If the landlord wants to terminate the lease before it expires, he is in breach and should pay you damages. You still have the right to go onto the property; any objections would be from the sub-tenants, and if you give them at least 24 hour notice you have the right to inspect the premises. Once they have moved out, you have the right to remove your possessions, as long as they are not afixed [such a light fixtures, things screwed into the wall or floor, carpeting,etc.]. Your relationship to the landlord is one of tenant to landlord and he can not prevent you from doing something you had the right to do as a tenant.

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Answered on 10/08/09, 1:13 am


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