Can my landlord serve me with an unlawful detainer if he has not given me a 3 day pay or quit

In order for service of the 3 Day Notice to be proper when not serving the tenant personally, the notice can be left with a member of the...

Prejudgment Claim of Right to Possession - CA

If somebody else claims to be a tenant and they're not named in the unlawful detainer or the writ of possession, the sheriff will not remove them. ...

Is it OK to "Clear House" in an apartment building in California through a CAA 30 day notice? Is there chance of a class action?

I agree with Attorney Chen. Your last sentence causes a bit of concern. Keep in mind, anybody can file a lawsuit. Whether it has merit or not is...

3 Day Notice to Pay or Quit with unpaid rent on separate months?

California Code of Civil Procedure section 1161(2) only requires that the 3 Day Notice accurately state the amount of rent that is due. You do not...

Unlawful Detainer: Submit original complaint with original signature?

California Rules of Court require original signatures (unless you're filing by fax) but it often depends on the court clerk you get at the window. ...

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If the plaintiff/landlord is unable to appear at the trial, can an attorney appear during the trial on his behalf?

Yes, but it's a bad idea. The plaintiff/landlord should be there so the attorney can properly present the evidence to the court. Generally, the...

Can landlord take me to court for deducting security deposit from last month's rent?

I agree with Attorney Chen. Your landlord can (and likely will) sue you in small claims court and does not need an attorney to do so.

I am a landlord who legally evicted a tenant from a home I rent. What can I do in Santa Clara County, CA to report this

The best way to add an eviction to a tenant's credit report is to obtain a judgment from the court - which you claim you've done. Court records are...

Yes, you can kick him out. However, to be safe, you need to give him a 30 day notice. If he doesn't move by then, you need to file an unlawful...

Notice

Yes, the problem is she may not leave despite giving a 30 day notice.