Plenty on Bell in Los Alamos to Change Ownership After Lawsuit Resolution
Case Summary
Plenty on Bell, a restaurant located in Los Alamos, is undergoing a change in ownership following the resolution of an eviction lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed in October 2024 by Rowles Holdings LLC, the building owner at 508 Bell Street, alleged lease violations, unpaid rent, and disputed property repair costs totaling over $85,000. The parties reached a conditional settlement agreement out of court in early 2025, effectively resolving the unlawful detainer case against the restaurant operators Jesper Johansson and Christine Gallagher. This settlement marks the conclusion of a contentious dispute between the property owner and the restaurant operators, allowing for a transfer of ownership and potentially stabilizing the business's future operations. The case highlights common issues in commercial leasing disputes, including rent arrears and responsibilities for property maintenance.
Key Issues
- • Unlawful detainer and eviction
- • Lease violations
- • Unpaid rent
- • Disputed property repair costs
- • Settlement agreements in landlord-tenant disputes
Case Timeline
1 eventPlenty on Bell in Los Alamos to Change Ownership After Lawsuit Resolution
Plenty on Bell in Los Alamos is set to change ownership following a resolution to an eviction lawsuit filed against the restaurant’s operators last October. Santa Barbara County Superior Court records show that a conditional settlement agreement of the unlawful detainer case was reached out of court last week. 27, 2025, by Rowles Holdings LLC, which owns the building at 508 Bell St., against restaurant operators Jesper Johansson and Christine Gallagher. The case sought more than $85,000 in damages related to alleged lease violations, unpaid rent and disputed property repair costs.