ILLEGAL USE OF PREMISES
Illegal Use of Premises
Tenants must comply with all federal, state, and local laws while residing in your rental unit. If the tenant is using the property for an illegal purpose, the law allows a landlord to evict the offender.
What constitutes illegal use of a property? Examples include:
- having too many occupants in the unit
- the use, manufacture or distribution of illegal drugs
- the operation of a legitimate business in the rental unit if the property is zoned for residential use only
To evict a tenant engaging in illegal activity, begin with service of a proper notice to quit. Your notice must strictly comply with rigorous California state law and with the local statutes in rent control jurisdictions such as San Francisco or Oakland.
A mistake in an eviction notice, even a minor flaw, will allow the tenant to prevail. Before attempting an eviction on your own, it’s best to consult an attorney with experience in these complex matters. At McLaughlin Sanchez, we’re eviction specialists. Let us help you evict your tenant and stop the illegal activity on the premises.
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