Douglas Merida v. NJR Three Properties, LLC, et al., 20STCV39124

Tentative decision on application for preliminary injunction: denied

Plaintiff Douglas Merida (“Merida”) applies for a preliminary injunction enjoining Defendant NJR Three Properties, LLC (“NJR”) from interrupting his peaceful and quiet enjoyment of the real property located at 1468 12th Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90019 (“Property”).

The court has read and considered the moving papers and opposition (no reply was filed), and renders the following tentative decision.

A. Statement of the Case

1. Complaint

Plaintiff Merida commenced this proceeding on September 30, 2020 against Defendants NJR and Discovery Estates, LLC (“Discovery”), alleging causes of action for (1) forcible entry, (2) forcible detainer, (3) civil trespass, (4) conversion, and (5) declaratory relief and seeking the remedy of injunctive relief. The verified Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows.

Merida is a tenant of the Property and Discovery w