All Forum Posts by: Jing H.

Hi, James. The funny thing is that attorneys specialized in eviction disclose only some or most facts even after accepting the case for various reasons.   

Thanks, Andrew & Cara, for eliminating the uncertainty I have.

Thanks for your advise, Nathan. This bad tenant paid rent to previous owner on time. Only after I became owner he did not pay the last and partial month. 

I am working with an attorney specialized in eviction and has pretty good reputation. His assistant talked to me. I guess I am used to be in control and 'wait and see' puts me into problem solving mode.

Hi, All. I recently bought a small multi-family property and needed tenants to move out. Per agreement, listing agent sent 60-day notice by plain mail and door post 30+ days before escrow closing. One tenant did not pay rent for remaining term of old lease nor agreed to move out even I offered free rent this month and 50% rent for relocation expense. His statement indicates that he is taking advantage of the court backlog. Listing agent emailed me his declaration of service for trial evidence. When I consulted the lawyer, lawyer said the case might not be easy because I do not have a lease agreement with tenants. On another hand, a friend told me that I can complete eviction in 1 month in CA without trial.

1. is my friend right?  

2. is the lawyer right? 

3. is listing agent's declaration of service to tenant alone be sufficient evidence to win an eviction trial? Or listing agent must show up on court as a witness?

4. Is there typical compensation to witness in a eviction trial? Even there is none, suggestion is still welcome.

5. I would like to report to credit agent, the government or other organizations this bad tenant. Is it possible? If yes, how?

6. what should I do to maximize my chance to recover my loss in this eviction?

Thanks folks.

Frank. You assumed correctly.

I just got approved on owner-occupied mortgage on a triplex and bought same type of hazardous/fire insurance. Unfortunately, the notified tenant refused to leave and I started the eviction process, which can easily take 3 months. the fire insurance provider will terminate the service within 1 month. Should I simply buy  fire insurance for rental property meanwhile and switch back to owner-occupied type after eviction? what would be the impact on mortgage? what are my insurance or other options? Thanks.