Dromy v. Lukovsky

Opinion

KITCHING, J.

INTRODUCTION

Civil Code section 1954, subdivision (b) 1 permits a landlord to enter a dwelling unit to exhibit the premises to prospective or actual purchasers during “normal business hours.” In this case of first impression, we discuss the meaning and scope of the phrase “normal business hours” as it applies to the facts of the pending dispute.

Plaintiff and respondent David Dromy leased a condominium to defendant and appellant Marina Lukovsky. Dromy wishes to sell the property. The trial court issued a declaratory judgment permitting Dromy to hold open houses, under certain…