Quoting ashjude101 My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: California (San Diego). Here is an overview of the current situation I'm in. Introduce him to the concept of "cash for keys" and see how much money he is willing to give you to make it worth your while. Otherwise you are free to tell him he's stuck with you for the duration of the lease or he can sell to an investor as a tenant occupied property.