Re: Tenant Eviction?

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On 12/26/08, Matt wrote:
> I need help please! I've been living in an illegal
detached
> garage (I know bad idea) in West LA for the last five
> years. My LL and I signed a lease when I moved in. Earlier
> this year my LL and I agreed I would move out by the end
of
> the year but now I don't want to go (I've had some
> misfortune). He is offering me $3500 to leave but that's
> not enough for me to move. Isn't there a law that he has
to
> pay me relocation money? Can he evict me? Does it matter
> that its not permitted? Can I sue him? Thanks for help,
I'm
> screwed if I have to leave.

You have unclean hands. You knowingly entered into an
illegal rental agreement. No court will assist a wrong-
doer. You have been given ample notice and you are most
likely a tenant at suffrage with no lease rights remaining.

If this guy is offering you $3,500 to move you are very
lucky. Take the money and look for another garage.