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This 1987 loophole is being used to evict LA business owners
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Samhita Krishnan | The LA Local , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The building where Sip Snack was located was sold for $5.
A loophole from 1987 is being used to evict business owners in Los Angeles . PJ Roden, owner of Sip Snack, experienced this firsthand after being on a month-to-month lease for seven years on York Boulevard. Her landlord sold the building, and she was forced to relocate.
Roden's situation is an example of how month-to-month leases can leave business owners vulnerable. 1 million in cash. Further details about the eviction and the loophole are available from The LA Local.
The full story of Roden's experience and the implications of the loophole can be found through The LA Local, which initially reported on the issue.
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Category: business Published: August 11, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A loophole from 1987 is being used to evict business owners in Los Angeles. PJ Roden, owner of Sip Snack, experienced this firsthand after being on a month-to-month lease for seven years on York…
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