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A guide for tenants on how to defend yourself in an unlawful detainer action in California - including form motion to strike attorney verification of complaint.
In this eBook we offer insight on the strategic steps a tenant can take to gives themselves the best chance to prevail in their unlawful detainer.
There countless unlawful detainer attorneys in Los Angeles. So, how do you pick a good eviction attorney in Los Angeles? First, ask about contact with the attorney. Many of the law firms that handle hundreds of lawsuits simply do not have the resources to give each of their clients the one on one contact they […]
View PostUnlawful detainers by design are summary proceedings which allow a quick resolution of disputes regarding possession of real estate. Depending on your perspective, either landlord or tenant, the effect of serving a tenant by substituted service can be important. As background, in California, unlawful detainers, like most actions, can be served by substitute service. Substitute […]
View PostToday, Zachary Schorr of Schorr Law, A Professional Corporation was quoted on foxbusiness.com, a national website. The article, “Renting Your Home? 7 Things You Need to Know” provides tips for people considering renting out their home or a spare room. In it, Schorr discusses the important of having a solid written lease. The key to any […]
View PostUnlawful Detainers in California are summary proceedings entitled to an expedited trial date and move rather quickly. Attached is a timeline that is useful in understanding the pre-trial timing for contested unlawful detainers in California:UD Timeline. What the timeline shows is that within just 28 days an unlawful detainer proceeding can go to trial […]
View PostIn California a good unlawful detainer attorney will request discovery from the opposing party before proceeding to trial. Discovery is the process through which each party learns of the other party’s evidence before trial so that they know how to prepare for trial. Unfortunately, the time frame for unlawful detainer actions is very fast so […]
View PostAlthough the California State legislature has tried to protect renters from the dissemination of unlawful detainer information to consumer credit reporting agencies, the legislature’s efforts have not been entirely successful because of the credit reporting agencies’ First Amendment rights. Accordingly, in California, landlords can access a potential tenant’s credit report to determine whether the tenant […]
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