As a Los Angeles Unlawful Detainer Attorney, there is no more powerful tool to defending an unlawful detainer then rent control. If you are being evicted or threatened with an eviction, then one of the first steps you should take is to determine whether your leased unit is rent control. This is important, because in […]
View PostLos Angeles Unlawful Detainer Lawyer – Defending a Los Angeles Unlawful Detainer Step 1
To properly defend an unlawful detainer in Los Angeles, the first step is to pay attention to deadlines. If you were personally served with an unlawful detainer complaint (by hand) then you only have five days to respond to the complaint. These five days are calendar days not court days. In those five days you either […]
View PostLos Angeles Unlawful Detainer Attorney – Seeking Good Advice
There are a lot of Los Angeles Unlawful Detainer Attorneys out there. So picking a good attorney and differentiating between attorneys can be difficult. After being an active Los Angeles real estate attorney, I can tell you that nothing is more frustrating than being unable to speak with opposing counsel. I find that many […]
View PostWhat Happens On The Day of an Unlawful Detainer Trial
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 PostHow to Respond to An Unlawful Detainer in Los Angeles
As 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 […]
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