Subtenant Marijuana Violation Actions

Summary

In California, a subtenant smoking marijuana violates the lease agreement. You can issue a Cure or Quit Notice, which does not require court involvement. The standard notice period is 3 days for the tenant to correct the violation or vacate. Tenants can claim retaliation if they prove the notice was served after exercising their rights. A verbal lease agreement is legally binding, and you can still issue a Cure or Quit Notice. Document all agreements and violations for evidence. Consult a local attorney for precise guidance.

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California
In California:
- Subtenant's actions are considered a violation of lease agreement.
- You can issue a "Cure or Quit" Notice.
- If the issue persists, eviction can be initiated.
Ensure to document the violations for evidence. Please consult a local attorney for precise guidance.
does the cure or quit notice have to be done through the courts
In California:
- A "Cure or Quit" Notice does not require court involvement.
- It's a written notice given by the landlord to the tenant.
- If the tenant fails to correct the issue, you may proceed with eviction through the courts. Please consult a legal advisor for more details.
how many days do they have to cure or quit
In California:
- The standard "Cure or Quit" Notice period is 3 days.
- This means the tenant has 3 days to correct the violation or vacate the property.
- Specifics may vary, consult a local attorney for precise guidance.
is there any form of retaliation they can do against a cure or quit notice
In California:
- Tenants can claim retaliation if they can prove the notice was served after they exercised their rights.
- Exercising rights include reporting code violations or requesting repairs.
- Consult a local attorney for precise guidance.
the subtenant is here based on a verbal lease agreement. will a cure or quit still stand
In California:
- A verbal lease agreement is still legally binding.
- You can issue a "Cure or Quit" Notice based on violations of the agreement.
- Ensure to document any verbal agreements for future reference.
Please consult a local attorney for precise guidance.