What is an Unlawful Detainer ? (Stop Eviction Consultant)

Eviction is a legal process by which a landlord may terminate a tenant's right to remain on the rental property. Ultimately, the renter may be forcibly removed from the property by the sheriff or other law enforcement officials. However, doing so requires a formal court order.

A tenant can be evicted for many reasons, but typically evictions take place where the tenant is in violation of one or more provisions of the lease agreement. Valid reasons for eviction may include:

Failure to pay rent on time Harboring pets or persons not authorized to reside at the premises under the lease Illegal or criminal activity on the property What is an Unlawful Detainer? An Unlawful Detainer or the Summons and Complaint in California is a court document served to the tenant when the landlord is evicting you. If you are behind in the rent or have broken your lease this is the final court document you will receive during the eviction process. After you receive the Unlawful Detainer Summons, you will have only 5 days to file a written response to the court or the landlord will move forward with a sheriff’s lockout. We can and will stop it for you, but you need to act fast! Your time is limited and we will help you and your family out of this stressful situation. We prepare your documents to block your eviction. This will include preparing Motions and Answers for you in response to your Unlawful Detainer Summons. If your home is the subject of a foreclosure sale – whether to a new owner or back to the bank – and you are being evicted as a result, you too can benefit from our services. You have legal rights in the eviction process. Many families fall victim to illegal practices from landlords and companies who take advantage of their tenants. If you are not familiar with the laws that regulate your tenancy, you can be bullied and intimidated. We can help you understand what is legal and what is not. There is nothing to lose by talking with us, but everything to lose by not getting your questions answered. We are happy to sit down with you and talk about your situation. Our consultation is absolutely risk free!

How to stop an eviction in California