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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.
If your unlawful detainer case does not settle before trial, it will get set before trial. It is important to know what happens on the day of trial. In Santa Monica and in Downtown Los Angeles, the procedure is basically the same. As a preliminary matter the bailiff or clerk will swear in all […]
View PostAs a Los Angeles real estate attorney and, in particular, a Los Angeles eviction attorney, one of the most frequent questions we get is how to respond to an unlawful detainer complaint. The first thing to keep in mind is your deadline to respond to the complaint. If the complaint is personally served, which basically […]
View PostThe unlawful detainer court in California is a court of limited jurisdiction. The unlawful detainer court has jurisdiction to determine the right of possession for real property. The court can also determine a limited number of items incident to possession – like back rent. As a Los Angeles Real Estate attorney, often times midway through a case, before trial, possession is returned […]
View PostFor unlawful detainers, it is important to remember that the court has very limited jurisdiction over what it can decide. The unlawful detainer court is really designed to deal with the right to possession. As a Los Angeles Real Estate Attorney, I am frequently asked about security deposit issues in unlawful detainer proceedings. Unfortunately, security […]
View PostAt Schorr Law, we do more than just unlawful detainers. What we learn from our general Los Angeles real estate litigation practice. In this economy, everything is negotiable and I mean everything. If you lose your unlawful detainer, open up negotiations again. The thing to keep in mind is that the landlord wants you out […]
View PostThere are a number of good resources for learning more about the California Unlawful Detainer Process. That said, many of them are hard to find or require legal expertise. In Los Angeles, tenants can utilize the Los Angeles Housing Department for rent controlled properties. For non-rent controlled properties, we think that this blog and our […]
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