Tenant Rights In Los Angeles

Summary

In Los Angeles, tenant rights under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) may protect access to storage units if included in your lease or implied through prior agreements. Gather evidence such as lease agreements, emails, photos, and witness statements to support your claim of reduced services. If the lease is silent but you have proof of prior storage access, it may strengthen your case. Consider consulting with a local attorney for personalized legal advice.

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Our lease says we have parking/storage and these storage units are directly above the parking space. The new owners and LAHD are saying the lease is silent on storage. What is the law? I have an email from the previous building manager saying that storage was included in our rent. I have a text message with a former roommate stating that there is a chair for him, in the storage unit in the parking garage, in the one with the pink lock. I have a picture of the pink key to the lock. A new roommate moved in and signed a new roommate agreement after the dated text message. Doesn't this prove the storage units are appurtenant to her agreement? I also have a picture of the pink lock on the storage unit the day before they cut the locks.
In California, tenant rights are often protected under lease agreements and the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) in Los Angeles. Here's what you can consider:
- Review your lease for any mention of storage or related amenities.
- Collect evidence of prior agreements or communications about storage access.
- Present proof of your historical use of the storage units.
- Witness statements from neighbors or former roommates can support your claim.
If the lease is silent but you have evidence suggesting storage was included, it may strengthen your argument for a reduction in services claim. Would you like to be connected with local lawyers who can provide more specialized assistance?