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All Forum Posts by: Eric Jarvis

Eric Jarvis has started 0 posts and replied 4 times.

Post: Changing to a ductless AC/Heating Unit

Eric JarvisPosted
  • Attorney
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 17
  • Votes 1

$2600 for system and installation, plus another couple hundred for the electrician.  

In general, there is no vicarious liability for a landlord for the actions of his tenant or his tenant's children.  However, you may have some responsibility if you fail to evict after a nuisance becomes known.  Stay on top of the nuisance process that you have started with your letter.  You may be well-advised to give a call to a local landlord association for referral to local counsel for advice specific to your jurisdiction.  Wishing you the best! 

Post: Changing to a ductless AC/Heating Unit

Eric JarvisPosted
  • Attorney
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 17
  • Votes 1

I installed a ductless 2200 BTU Gree split system in March 2017 in an 800 square foot unit in warm and sunny Los Angeles.  It is in the central living/dining area and keeps even the bedroom cool on the warmest days.  

Post: Evicting for Stealing Power

Eric JarvisPosted
  • Attorney
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Posts 17
  • Votes 1

Wow, sounds like the police, city, and utility company are all pressuring you to get rid of this tenant.  

But does stealing electricity violate the lease - is it really your problem?  You need to have legal grounds for eviction.  Maybe causing an unsafe condition, etc., could be found as a condition in your lease agreement. 

Every lease and every jurisdiction is different.  This probably really does need for you to engage local counsel - an attorney versed in landlord/tenant issues.  

Wishing you the best!