Our staff has over 30 years of experience successfully completing unlawful detainers to evict problematic tenants across Southern California — all without the expensive attorney fees.
We offer eviction services for both residential and commercial properties. We take care of the whole process, from beginning to end.
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What Is an Unlawful Detainer?
The occupants may be tenants in a residential unit, commercial businesses, or even squatters. Furthermore, there are two primary types of evictions, “at-fault” and “no-fault” evictions. Evictions necessary due to the tenant’s actions are called “at-fault” evictions and may include: nonpayment of rent, breach in covenant, illegal activity, nuisance, waste, refusal to allow lawful entry, or refusal to sign a new lease on similar terms. “No-fault” evictions arise out of the owner’s intent and are no fault of the tenant. For instance, the owner may wish to move into the dwelling, remodel or demolish the unit, take the property off the rental market, or the courts may issue an order requiring the tenant to leave.
For instance, an unlawful detainer begins when the proper eviction notice is posted to the property. There are several types of eviction notices including but not limited to the 3 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit, 30 Day Notice to Quit, and 60 Day Notice to Quit. Using an incorrect notice to quit may delay your case at best and cancel the entire case at worst – resulting in wasted time and money. On top of which, eviction laws are not static; laws governing unlawful detainers in California have changed over the years. This complexity could easily lead to confusion and errors in the eviction process resulting in unnecessary losses to the property owner. Thankfully there is a better way…
For over 30 years our staff has helped landlords successfully evict their tenants in unlawful detainer cases. Our goal at Eviction Force is to empower property owners. We will work with you to ensure that you confidently understand your unique eviction case – all while keeping you updated on your unlawful detainer’s progress every step of the way. Leave out the guesswork and let us take care of your entire eviction from beginning to end.
Our Service Includes
We serve your tenants with both the initial eviction notice and later with the summons and complaint to obtain the court’s judgment.
Our unlawful detainer assistants (UDAs) draft and file the legally required unlawful detainer forms with the court: UD-100, UD-110, and EJ-130 to name a few.
If your unlawful detainer case becomes contested, we may refer you to a network of trusted lawyers who may represent you in court.
We deliver instructions to the local sheriff to schedule a sheriff lockout and provide the locksmith to rekey your property.
Unlawful Detainer
$895
Uncontested Eviction Base Price
Unlawful detainers may be initiated for eviction causes which are either at-fault or no-fault of the tenant(s). Instances in which a tenant breaches the lease, such as nonpayment of rent, are called at-fault evictions. Some examples include:
No-fault evictions enable landlords to file an unlawful detainer at no fault of the tenant(s). They require a different notice to quit to be served dependent on the circumstances surrounding the unlawful detainer case. Some examples may include:
Most uncontested eviction cases may be completed within 40 to 60 days.
While there are many variables that affect how long an unlawful detainer may take, it ultimately depends on whether or not your tenant decides to contest the eviction by filing an answer.
Contested evictions may potentially take 60-90 days or longer dependent on the legal procedures that arise during the case and the court’s processing speeds. Furthermore, California courts have experienced delayed proceedings due to court closures and limitations over the recent years, namely during the COVID-19 pandemic: unlawful detainers are subject to the court’s processing speed.
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The police cannot remove your tenant(s) without a legally obtained court order called the writ of possession. The writ of possession is obtained at the end of an unlawful detainer.
Furthermore, California tenant protection laws prohibit landlords from changing the locks.
Under California Civil Code 789.3, a lawsuit against the landlord may be initiated by the tenant for punitive damages, plus attorney fees for each day they are locked out of the property.
In addition, the landlord could be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by a fine of up $2,000 or six months imprisonment in County jail, or both — all for failing to legally obtain the writ of possession by means of an unlawful detainer against their tenant(s).
The eviction process begins with the proper posting/serving of the proper notice. The most common unlawful detainer notices are:
The above is for informational purposes only and may not apply to your situation: this is not legal advice. Always consult with your attorney regarding any legal matters.
