THE EVICTION PROCESS IN CALIFORNIA

The Eviction process has changed due to the CoronaVirus Pandemic.  As of April 1, 2022 - Los Angeles County Tenants must Pay rent. Certain exceptions will apply. First step is when you have given a notice (3-day, 30-day, etc.) and the time in the notice has ended, he/she can file eviction papers with the Courts.  This is called an “Unlawful Detainer” Complaint.  After the case is filed, the landlord will give you a Complaint and the Summon.  If you receive a Summons and/or Complaint for Unlawful Detainer (eviction lawsuit), you have 5 calendar days to respond or the landlord can ask for a default judgment and you will lose your chance to contest the eviction. You could face a sheriff notice to vacate.  Every day counts!  You should seek legal service immediately. You will have 5 calendar days from the date you receive these papers to respond by filing your own “Answer” with the court. DO NOT ANSWER ALONE! Allow us to CORRECTLY respond! Call us to help you! 

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Your response to the Unlawful Detainer Complaint is called an “Answer.”  This Answer applies for all surrounding Socal Cities including Los Angeles, San Diego and San Bernardino and surrounding counties. If you do not file an Answer within 5 calendar days, the landlord may take a default judgment against you.  This means that you will lose the case without the chance to go to court and tell your story to the Judge.  If a default is entered, the Sheriff will come out and post a “ Sheriff Notice to Vacate” on your door, giving you about 5 days to move out.  If you do not move out before the date given in the notice, the Sheriff will physically remove you and lock up your belongings in the premises. The eviction process will continue.  Seek Legal Service and Assistance today. ( 877) 2- Evicts

 If you do file an Answer within the 5 calendar days, you will get a court hearing.  Contact our Legal Service to represent you today!! Don’t wait another minute. Contact Our Legal Team Now. (877) 2-EVICTS

If you lose the trial, the landlord can have the Sheriff serve you with a “Sheriff Notice to Vacate” that will set a date to evict you, usually in about 5 days.  If you do not move out within the 5 days, the Sheriff will physically remove you and lock up the premises.  If your possessions are locked inside, you may have to pay storage costs (but not back rent) before your property is returned to you. tenant eviction

 subject to wage garnishment, and you can be liable for all the landlords attorneys fee's regardless of amount.

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This is general information on the law for tenant eviction process , which may change.  For specific legal problems, you should consult with a lawyer.