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Property Boundary / Easement — landlord entering without notice

Started by help_me_investor_CA · Feb 12, 2025 · 1,770 views · 15 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
HM
help_me_investor_CA OP

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

landlord entering without notice. I've been dealing with this for about 8 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been renting for 2 years. My monthly rent is $2,744. I have a written lease.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

DC
desperate_contractor_2026

NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

FS
frustrated_seller_2025

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

RL
RetiredLawyer_FL

Been there. Here's what I learned.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

TF
TechStartup_Founder

I've dealt with this before.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

NW
newbie_worker_2025

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

WI
worried_investor_FL

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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eComm_Seller_2022

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

FT
first_time_tenant_CA

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

TA
TenantRights_Advocate

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

NI
newbie_investor_question

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

CT
confused_trader_2023

NAL, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

DT
desperate_tenant_2022

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

RJ
RE_Attorney_James Attorney

I specialize in this area of law. Here's my take on the legal issues.

There are several legal theories that could apply here. The strongest is probably state landlord-tenant code, which requires showing in violation of notice requirements.

The practical consideration here is cost vs. potential recovery. For disputes under $10K, small claims court is often the best route.

GL
GigWorker_LA

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

TC
throwaway_creator_help

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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