Los Angeles, CA asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for California

Q: Is it right and Can she do it?

I have been living in this apartment, located in Alhambra, CA, with my family and a dog over 10 years and the landlord didn't provide any lease agreement for me to sign at that time. The landlord aware that I had a dog Recent I received a notification from my landlord who said I'm in violation of the lease that the pet is not permitted. I have to remove my pet or may result in eviction.

1 Lawyer Answer
N. Munro Merrick
N. Munro Merrick
Answered
  • Del Mar, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Some questions for you: Is the dog today the same dog you had when you rented? Was the landlord aware that you had a dog? Were you presented with a lease 10 years ago? Does it have a provision that prohibited dogs? Did you read the lease when you did not sign it? Why did you not sign it?

If you would like an answer to your problem, you need to give ALL the facts. You are not having an argument with an attorney. You are seeking his advice.

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