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

Q: Building acquired new management and it’s requesting to remove plants from balcony of our rental apartment. Can they?

A small garden is set up in the balcony, and that balcony has no public access. Just our family.

1 Lawyer Answer
Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
Answered
  • Jess Ranch, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Yes they can.

Given the little information you provided, it might be a safety issue regarding how much weight the balcony can handle. Whatever the reason, the new landlord can impose new rules. But nothing prevents you from asking the landlord to make an exception for your small garden.

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