Can I get a monetary judgement for unpaid rents after default judgement for possession was ordered?
Yes you can file suit, either small claims or general civil, to recover past rents and property damage.
San Diego, CA
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Yes you can file suit, either small claims or general civil, to recover past rents and property damage.
You will need a judgment, Order for Writ of Possession, Writ of Possession, Sheriff’s Instructions, and any local forms that may be required in...
Hire an attorney and file an unlawful attorney action.
You should promptly file an answer to the complaint. If you want to challenge service you could file a motion to quash but this is unlikely to be...
If she did not amend in the time ordered by the Court you can file a motion to dismiss the Unlawful Detainer Complaint. You should go to the...
This is probably not a criminal act but you do have a civil action for bad check damages. If the ex-tenant receives mail in California you may be...
Yes a judge could rule the notice defective and you could lose the unlawful detainer trial. You should consult an attorney for review of your...
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The original 6-month lease you signed is an enforceable contract. The landlord cannot force you to sign a new lease with different terms unless...
It is unclear from your question whether you have a written rental agreement. If this is a boarder in your house you can set reasonable house...
If your name is on the lease you may be jointly liable for past rent due. You should promptly file an answer to the Unlawful Detainer complaint or...