For Landlords & Tenants · Glendale & Los Angeles County

Lease Violations

Whether you're a landlord dealing with a tenant who broke the rules or a tenant accused of violating your lease, attorney Hosep Yepremian helps sort out what the lease actually requires — and what happens next.

10+Years handling CA lease disputes
2Sides represented — landlords & tenants

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Situations we handle

•A tenant has an unauthorized pet or occupant and you need to enforce your lease
•A tenant is subletting without your permission
•You're dealing with a tenant who won't follow occupancy or noise rules
•You need to document a violation properly before issuing a notice to cure
•A tenant disputes a lease violation you've alleged against them
•You're unsure whether a specific lease term is even enforceable
What to expect

How we approach a lease violation dispute

Lease Review

We review the actual lease language, since enforceability often depends on exactly how a term was written.

Evidence Assessment

We evaluate available documentation — photos, messages, notices, and witness accounts.

Notice to Cure

For landlords, we prepare a proper notice-to-cure. For tenants, we prepare a formal response.

Resolution

Many lease violation disputes resolve through negotiation once both sides see the documented facts clearly.

Hosep Yepremian
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Hosep Yepremian

Hosep Yepremian represents landlords enforcing lease terms and tenants accused of violations, with a focus on what the actual lease language and evidence support.

Licensed to Practice in California Landlord-Tenant Law Focus Eviction Defense Focus Based in Glendale, CA.

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Frequently asked questions

Lease Violation Questions We Hear Often

As a landlord, how do I prove a lease violation occurred?
Dated photos, written communications, witness statements, and a clear paper trail of any notices sent are the strongest evidence. Vague or undocumented complaints are far more likely to be challenged successfully.
Can I evict a tenant for a first-time lease violation?
It depends on the violation and your lease's terms. Many violations require a written notice to cure before you can pursue eviction, giving the tenant a chance to fix the issue first.
What counts as a lease violation in California?
Any breach of agreed terms — unauthorized occupants or pets, subletting without permission, property damage, or violating occupancy or noise rules. Whether it's serious enough to support eviction depends on the specific term and circumstances.
What if a tenant disputes that a violation occurred?
The landlord generally has the burden of proving the violation to move forward with an eviction based on it — which is why documentation matters from the very first notice.
Client experiences

What clients say

""Helped me document a repeated noise violation properly before I took any action.""
— Glendale landlord
""Showed the accusation against me didn't hold up once the actual lease language was reviewed.""
— Glendale tenant
""Resolved a dispute over an unauthorized pet before it turned into an eviction filing.""
— Glendale landlord

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