Is a garage rental in San Francisco a commercial lease?

Question

I have had an issue with a rental agency. I didn't know my old lease prevented me from putting personal property in an (enormous) multi-car garage that I had rented for 3-4 years. The lease, it turns out, lets them haul away any personal belongings left there. The REAL question I have is since this is NOT a residence for me, does it qualify as a commercial lease? I believe if it's a commercial lease, they are required to hold property for 30 days before disposing of it. Were they bound by Cali and/or SF law to hold property for 30 days before destorying it? (FYI: The garage was in a residential apartment build, but I just didn't live there.) This is a really fuzzy area. Thanks for your opinions.

Answer 1

It is not that fuzzy.   It is residential.   A commercial lease requires it to be in a commerical zone and lease as a business.    If the terms of lease state that trash left will be disposed of that is exactly what happens.

Answer 2

It depends on if you were current on your payments.  They must protect your possessions if you were paid up.