After 14 days, consider unit abandoned Nov 24, 2008
In order to respond, a tenant would have to give a written statement indicating that the premises are not abandoned and provide an address where an unlawful detainer action may be served by certified mail. You would retain the right to bring a breach-of-contract action against your former tenants for unpaid rent for the time period until you find a new tenant, or the lease expires, whichever comes first. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Judicial Commission Scolds Judge for Mocking Case Nov 8, 2008
Commissioners also chastised Watson for failing to tell litigants in an unrelated unlawful detainer case that he had once been sued by tenants of an apartment complex he owned. In deciding to publicly admonish Watson, the commission noted that it had disciplined the judge on four other occasions for actions ranging from making sarcastic comments to using his courtroom clerk to help run his rental properties. (Law.com)
Property manager may be sued for small claims Oct 27, 2008
If your tenants fail to vacate within 30 days, you could file an unlawful detainer (eviction) action against them. Please note that any tenants on a month-to-month tenancy that have been in possession of the premises longer than one year, are required to be given 60 days written notice. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tenant's tactics are a bunch of garbage Oct 20, 2008
If the tenant continues to conduct a software development business from the leased premises, you may file an unlawful detainer action. Kellman replies: Your tenant has the right to apply for rezoning anytime and anywhere. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Abandonment notice works for vanished tenant Oct 13, 2008
A quicker and less-expensive alternative to filing an unlawful detainer action is serving a Notice of Belief of Abandonment ... In order to respond, a tenant would have to give a written statement indicating that the premises are not abandoned, and provide an address where an unlawful detainer action may be served by certified mail ... If, in this situation, the tenants do not vacate by Jan. 15, you may evict them by filing an unlawful detainer. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Last month's rent leads to conflict, confusion Sep 15, 2008
If she doesn't pay in the 3-day notice period, you can file an unlawful detainer action, which will ultimately result in a money judgment against her for rent, attorney fees and court costs. This would preserve your right to use the security deposit for cleaning and repairs. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sunshine Announces Lawsuit Against Sterling Mining Company Aug 19, 2008
Mr. Grundman further went on to say "Sterling has failed or refused to pay rent for the use of the office, therefore we treat their inaction as inexcusable behavior." A three day notice to pay or quit was issued to Sterling Mining Company for its unlawful detainer of the property on July 28. The notice demanded that Sterling pay the entire amount of past due rent or vacate the property within three days to avoid legal action. (PR Newswire)
All Tangled Up Apr 21, 2008
"Why not, I give him commission," said Erica Burdg, who speaks with a thick accent, according to a transcript of her testimony during the unlawful detainer trial. "I need to make money.". (Modesto Bee, CA)
Foreclosures leave renters in the lurch Feb 8, 2008
If the tenant does not move out after 30 days, the lender must file for unlawful detainer (the formal name for eviction) and get a judge's permission to proceed with an eviction, he said. "If the tenant has still not found a place to live, he can contest the (unlawful detainer action). It's possible by fighting unlawful detainer for a tenant to get another two or three months. For a tenant surprised by a foreclosure eviction, that additional time can often mean the difference between... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Robert Griswold: Security deposit doesn't cover last-month's rent Jan 7, 2008
If he does not pay the rent, you should forward the three-day notice to pay rent or quit to your attorney to prosecute an unlawful detainer action. You will recover possession of your property, and be awarded a money judgment for all unpaid rents, attorney's fees and court costs. (San Francisco Chronicle)
County provides free family law assistance Jan 5, 2008
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It's hard to prove you have too many tenants Nov 19, 2007
If the tenants do not comply with the notice by either removing the occupants not listed in the agreement or completely vacating the unit, the landlord could terminate the tenancy by filing and unlawful detainer action ... If the tenants file an answer to the unlawful detainer case, the landlord would have the burden of proving that there were people living in the premises that were not on the lease. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bank robber search stops rush hour in its tracks Nov 9, 2007
By , The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 11/08/07. Alpharetta resident J.D. Sanders feared he had stood up a first date. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Historic home at center of protracted legal battle Oct 21, 2007
The request was denied, allowing the court to proceed with an unlawful detainer suit filed on behalf of First National Bank. The court ruled in favor of the bank, precluding Coary from residing in the house. (The Examiner)
More of this story Sep 24, 2007
At least 77 eviction proceedings, or unlawful detainers, have been filed with the Los Angeles Superior Court by Amerland's management company since mid-2006 ... CRA Board Treasurer Joan Ling, who heads a Santa Monica-based development and management company, took issue with the 77 unlawful detainers filed by Amerland's management company ... "In a bad year we may have a couple cases that go to the unlawful detainer phase, and we have 14,000 units," Ling said at the Sept. 6 hearing. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
This strategy may help get rid of that pesky housemate Aug 6, 2007
This code allows a property owner to remove a tenant, or "lodger," from their home without resorting to an unlawful detainer action, under certain specific circumstances. A "lodger" is anyone who rents a room in a dwelling unit occupied by the owner, if the owner retains a right of access to all areas of the unit occupied by the lodger and has overall control of the unit. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pending Court Case Will Affect Distressed Property Investors Jul 13, 2007
An unlawful detainer action was filed; whereby Schweitzer filed a lawsuit for rescission of the sale. The suit for rescission was granted, and Schweitzer got the property back "solely because [Westminster] acted through a representative, and its representative did not have a bond specified in Civil Code section 1695.17 " (from the friend of the court brief filed by the California Association of Realtors [CAR]). (RealtyTimes)
If tenant stops paying, don't delay, begin eviction Jun 18, 2007
If the tenant does not pay within the three-day notice period, the next step is to file an unlawful detainer action. The unlawful detainer, or eviction, action is the fastest way for a landlord to recover possession of real property ... Your friend should definitely retain an attorney experienced in unlawful detainers to handle this matter. (San Francisco Chronicle)
All Stars bar closes Mar 21, 2007
"They were delinquent on rent, and we issued an unlawful detainer," Buttenhoff said. An unlawful detainer is required to evict a tenant from rental property. (Minnetonka Lakeshore Weekly News, MN)
Sierra Belle leaves the lake Mar 16, 2007
The MWD filed an unlawful detainer law suit against the owner of the Sierra Belle, Larry Cooke, in San Bernardino County Supreme Court March 5. The details of the suit are confidential for 60 days. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
