Eviction And Property Reclaim

Summary

In California, you must follow a legal process to reclaim abandoned property and cannot change the locks until this process is complete. The tenant can reclaim their property but still owes back rent. Consult a legal professional for personalized advice.

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can I change the locks on the garage now and can I include the storage rent in the paperwork?
Under California law, you can't change the locks until the legal eviction process is completed. As for the storage rent, you may include it in the paperwork as unpaid rent. Always consult a legal professional for advice.
yes I’ve given him a three day notice to pay or quit. I’ve also given him 30 days notice in the past as well.
Under California law, after providing a *-day and a *-day notice:
- Initiate a legal eviction process if the tenant fails to pay or quit.
- Changing locks is permissible only after the eviction process.
- Include unpaid storage rent in the eviction paperwork.

Please consult a legal professional for personalized advice.
he is not a tenant of the property.
Since he's not a tenant but rather using your space for storage, you may have different legal recourse. You could potentially treat his belongings as abandoned property. However, you should consult a legal professional to navigate this situation properly.
that is what I’m doing. I’m going to serve him a right to reclaim his property. I wanted to know if I can now change the locks on the garage
In California:
- You can't change the locks until you've completed the legal process for claiming abandoned property.
- Consult a legal professional before taking any action.
so does that mean he can come and take his property and not pay his back rent? Does that mean he has access to my garage even though our agreement is terminated
In California:
- The tenant can reclaim his property, but still owes back rent.
- He has the right to access his property till the legal process is complete.
- Consult a legal professional for personalized advice.