Heffesse

INTRODUCTION

Plaintiff and appellant Cyril Heffesse appeals the judgment entered in favor of defendants Karina Yamileth Portillo Guevara (hereafter “Guevara”), Jonny Alexis Sanchez and Tania Portillo following the trial court’s granting of their motion for judgment on the pleadings. Plaintiff contends the trial court erred in determining that the notice to pay rent or quit overstated the amount of rent due by including the Systematic Code Enforcement Program (SCEP) fees. Plaintiff also contends the court erred in denying him leave to amend the complaint. As explained below, we affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On November 14, 2023, plaintiff filed an unlawful detainer complaint against defendants based on a three-day notice to pay or quit. Plaintiff alleged he rented to defendants the premises located at 9639 1/2 S. Hoover St., in Los Angeles, California pursuant to a written lease agreement; defendants rented the premises at a rental rate of $1,550.00 per month payable on the first of the month; a copy of the notice was served on defendants on October 6, 2023; and defendants did not comply with the notice. Plaintiff sought $3,132.64 in past due rent, possession of the…