Gonzalez

BACKGROUND

The complaint filed on October 17, 20231 alleged that plaintiff was the owner of the premises and that defendant became a tenant on or about July 1, 1996, pursuant to a written lease agreement which required her to pay rent of $926 per month. The property is subject to the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (LARSO). On October 6, plaintiff caused defendants to be served with a three-day notice to perform covenants or quit the premises; and, as of October 11, defendant did not comply after expiration of the notice period. The complaint demanded forfeiture of the lease, damages and contractual attorney fees. The three-day notice to perform covenants or quit the premises stated: “You are hereby notified that pursuant to the rental contract or law under which you hold possession of the described premises, there is a violation or breach of said agreement or law in the following manner: [¶] Pursuant to the terms of the lease agreement[2] the tenant shall not violate any City Law. On August 16, . . . the [LAHD] issued a Notice and Order to Comply. The order stated that you were in violation of a City law by storing personal property in your garage and that you were…