2006-12-01 15:57:18 · 6 answers · asked by agmilesjd 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Go to the Department of Real Estate of California:
www.dre.ca.gov
or
http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov
or
http://calbar.ca.gov
The eviction process begins when the tenant is given a notice from the landlord to move out. If the tenant does not move out in time, the landlord can file a lawsuit. If you are sued, you have several choices:
1. You can defend yourself by filing an Answer to the lawsuit in court.
Special forms are used, which you can get from the Self-Help Assistance & Referral site or the court. To see if you have a legal defense, read the packet Legal Reasons Why I Should Not Be Evicted.
2. You can choose not to defend yourself and allow the landlord to get a default judgment against you. A default means that you fail to answer the Complaint in the time required by law. If you allow a default to be entered against you, you CANNOT defend yourself in the case, and you may be forced to move from the property as early as 11 days from when you received the Complaint. WARNING: A judgment against you could
show on your credit report and make it harder for you to rent another place.
3. You can try to reach an agreement with the landlord. If you reach an agreement BE CAREFUL to make sure the landlord dismisses the lawsuit before the time is up for you to file an Answer. Otherwise, a default may still be entered against you. You can check to make sure the case is dismissed by calling the court where the Complaint was filed. You will need to give the case number to the court clerk to find out this information.
GOOD LUCK!!!
2006-12-04 13:11:12 · answer #1 · answered by Ms.Kiss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to avoid eviction in California is to contact your rent stabilazation board and check your rights, but first and foremost always pay your rent on time and in full.
2006-12-02 00:35:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Move out before they can serve you with an eviction notice.
2006-12-02 00:00:34 · answer #3 · answered by Daniel H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pay your house note
2006-12-02 00:04:36 · answer #4 · answered by schoolot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Move to Vegas
2006-12-01 23:59:36 · answer #5 · answered by Laughing Man Copycat 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Pay your bills
2006-12-01 23:58:43 · answer #6 · answered by JA+JH 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋