An eviction, also known as an unlawful detainer lawsuit, is a "summary" court procedure through which a tenant can be removed from a property for failure to pay rent, damaging the property, creating a nuisance, or for breaching a covenant in their lease agreement.  The court action moves forward very quickly, and that means the time given to tenant to respond to the lawsuit is very short. Usually, the tenant has only five days, including weekends, to file a written response to the lawsuit after being served with a copy of the Unlawful Detainer Complaint. And normally, a judge will hear and decide the case within 20 days after the tenant files an answer.

Whether you are a landlord or tenant, Kelly Law Offices is agressive in protecting your rights under California law.


Tenant:  If an unlawful detainer is filed against you, you should seek legal counsel immediately. You may have a legal defense to the landlord's complaint.   We use the law to prevent landlords from unfairly and unlawfully evicting tenants. 
 
Landlord/Property Manager: Landlord and tenant disputes are inevitable in the landlord and property management business. If you are a landlord, you should find out the legal grounds for evicting a tenant as well as the proper notification requirements before you take any action against a tenant. Understanding your rights and the tenant's rights is important. A tenant could receive compensation for costs paid because of an attempted unlawful eviction.


For a no-cost consultation regarding your rights call Deirdre Kelly, Esq.
at (1-877) 325-3559 (1-877-DAKELLY)
or contact us on-line at Kelly Law Offices.






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