It's a upstairs/downstairs duplex. The downstairs unit has a side yard and a patio (the patio fenced on 3 sides, but allows access from the side yards). The items were on in the side yard.
2007-12-29 08:43:59 · 4 answers · asked by blue6132 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
They belong to the tennants of the bottom unit.
2007-12-29 08:52:59 · update #1
The building is located in the middle of a unincorpated college town in california (isla vista, to be specific), and I'm 80% sure there are not any county ordinances we were in violation of.
We were storing tarps, chairs, and firewood on the side of the house.
The things I found in the lease remotely regarding this issue:
Lesses's obligation of maintenance of the premises - Lesee shall be responsible and liablefor all extraordinary yard clean-up, such as, but not limited to, post party debris.
(The items weren't garbage)
Occupancy, use restrictions.
All furniture, surfboards, or bulky items are prohibited on balconies and open patios.
(Does side of the house mean a balcony or open patio?)
Exterior Maintance
Entrances, hallways, walkways, stairway, landings and other public areas shall not be obstructued or used for any purpose other than entering and exiting.
(It the side of the house, next to our entrance. The staircase for the upstairs unit is in the front of the house)
2007-12-29 11:49:56 · update #2
Many times there is a stipulation in the lease that says that a tenant will not clutter the yard with items. If the items left on the side of the house were unattractive to the eye, then he could have them removed as to not bring down the neighborhood.
As a property manager, I would have first asked the tenants to remove the items. If they didn't, then I would have them removed for them. If I had to tell them again later, they would get an eviction notice for failure to honor that particular part of the lease.
2007-12-29 10:35:54 · answer #1 · answered by kc_nupe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each state has specific laws about what a landlord can do. If the other tenant has vacated the premises, anything left behind can be removed. If any money is owing, and it is legal in your state, the landlord can remove and sell your property. You need to check your lease and you don't state whether the stuff was junky or nice or whether the tenants are still there. Most places only allow storage in storage areas. Stacking a bunch of stuff outside may be against local laws. It's hard to give advice without all the facts. . .
2007-12-29 17:18:49 · answer #2 · answered by towanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the storage of the items there is a violation of city code, he can remove them. I have this situation on occasion with a couple of tenants. They've been advised that it's against code to keep certain items alongside the house, and they persist, so I have them removed to remain within code.
2007-12-29 17:30:45 · answer #3 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they don't belong to anyone who is living there now or are in violation
Yes he can
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2007-12-29 16:48:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋