What Is An Unlawful Detainer Action?
Under California Civil Code Section 1951.3 an “unlawful detainer” is the court action a landlord must bring in order to evict a tenant. If the landlord wins, the unlawful detainer order …
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Can A Landlord Physically Evict A Renter?
No. A landlord cannot engage in what is called “self help” by taking actions to physically evict a tenant or physically prevent a tenant from entering the residence. The only legal …
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I Lost In Court And Will Be Evicted, What Can I Do Now?
California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1176 allows a “stay” of the judgment when the evicted party will suffer extreme hardship by being evicted. After the initial judgment is …
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I received an eviction notice. What do I do?
Finding an eviction notice on your front door isn't exactly a welcome home. If you've received an eviction notice, you first need to figure out what kind of “eviction notice” it is. The notice may either be directly from your landlord, from a court, or from a sherrif. The difference is important. If the eviction notice is from your landlord, it will likely …
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How to Deal With Being Evicted
For many tenants, the first response to a threatened eviction is one of concern, fear and even anger. There is no doubt that an eviction is a stressful event. However, tenants should know that they have certain rights and that state laws require certain procedures to be followed that may give them additional time to find a new place to live or even prevent an eviction. Know Your Tenant …
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