What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California, Los Angeles County
Hello Everyone,
I am posting on behalf of my brother - I would like some advice to help him get rid of this headache he's been dealing with.
Two years ago my brother began renting an illegal unit (converted garage with window, bathroom, sink, etc.) to a now former friend. The garage is at a duplex income property my brother owns. A few months ago the tenant began paying whatever he wanted for rent, sometimes $200, sometimes $300, instead of the agreed upon $650. He always promised he would pay the difference but never did. Meanwhile the tenant was buying expensive new electronics and music equipment. Last month the tenant completely stopped paying rent. Since then my brother has been asking him kindly to leave - my brother even offered to pay the tenant $5,000 to relocate. Just this week the tenant stated to my brother over the phone that he was never going to leave and he would milk my brother in court for all he is worth. My brother consulted with an attorney and the attorney basically said that according to California law my brother would have to pay the tenant a $10,000 relocation fee, as well as the last two year's rent in order to evict him. So my brother is looking at paying this scum about $30,000 (plus legal fees) just to kick him out of the unit.
Is this the correct interpretation of the law? Is there anything my brother can do to get rid of this guy?
Thanks in advance.
Hello Everyone,
I am posting on behalf of my brother - I would like some advice to help him get rid of this headache he's been dealing with.
Two years ago my brother began renting an illegal unit (converted garage with window, bathroom, sink, etc.) to a now former friend. The garage is at a duplex income property my brother owns. A few months ago the tenant began paying whatever he wanted for rent, sometimes $200, sometimes $300, instead of the agreed upon $650. He always promised he would pay the difference but never did. Meanwhile the tenant was buying expensive new electronics and music equipment. Last month the tenant completely stopped paying rent. Since then my brother has been asking him kindly to leave - my brother even offered to pay the tenant $5,000 to relocate. Just this week the tenant stated to my brother over the phone that he was never going to leave and he would milk my brother in court for all he is worth. My brother consulted with an attorney and the attorney basically said that according to California law my brother would have to pay the tenant a $10,000 relocation fee, as well as the last two year's rent in order to evict him. So my brother is looking at paying this scum about $30,000 (plus legal fees) just to kick him out of the unit.
Is this the correct interpretation of the law? Is there anything my brother can do to get rid of this guy?
Thanks in advance.