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Chad Reynoso Unlawful detainer Tenant answers
11 July 2018 | 1 reply
I have served my Tenant with an unlawful detainer and complaint last Friday.
Donald Stevens Jr. Help! Sketchy tenants
21 October 2017 | 90 replies
If still no, more than likely the next question will be to you asking if you wish for a judgement for Forcible Detainer. if you say yes the judge will inform the tenant they have ex amount of days to move out.If it seems confusing or overwhelming, go to eviction court ahead of your date and watch the proceedings for yourself.
Account Closed Trump/CDC Halts evictions nationwide to the end of the year
22 February 2022 | 298 replies
It's called Unlawful Detainer
Tom R. Would you rent to someone with a past eviction?
16 January 2024 | 16 replies
Excerpt from our rental criteria:RESIDENCE/RENTAL HISTORY1.We will examine the most recent five years of residence history and all legal history.2.Home ownership will be verified through the tax assessors office and/or credit report.3.Rental history will be verified through the property owner and/or rental agent. 4.Rental history reflecting any unpaid past due rent, damages or fees will result in denial.5.Rental history showing excessive property damage, excessive noise, or unruly behavior will result in denial.6.Three or more notices for failure to pay rent and/or to comply with the terms of the rental agreement, within a 12 month period, will result in denial.7.A person with an eviction or unlawful detainer on their record may be approved if full restitution has been made.
Wes S. Do investors negatively distort the market?
16 April 2019 | 52 replies
My seller had spent tens of thousands of dollars on dumpster fees because of squatter who clearly loved bikes and mattresses, forcible detainer to get said squatter off of the property, and code violations to city of Oakland for bikes and junk created by squatter. 
Farnaz Z. How to hold a property management company accountable for negligence?
13 August 2024 | 14 replies
It's probably pretty vague.If so, you're highly unlikely to win in court.Also, it appears you may be incorrect about your eviction assumptions.You state you, "found 3 forcible detainers".
Ashley Davis Closing today / Tenant occupied foreclosure.. what would you do?
28 August 2018 | 68 replies
Unfortunately, in my case he was asking for way too much cash and honestly that would have not guaranteed he was moving out.I ended up hiring a legal firm to file an "Unlawful Detainer" lawsuit.
Steven Jackson Should I buy a flip with squatters in it during COVID-19
8 March 2021 | 92 replies
The new owner would have to evict using unlawful detainer, however I'm not sure how Corona Virus may have affected my ability to get them to leave legally, so I'm wondering if the deal is worth the hassle.
Nathan Gesner What kind of late fee do you charge?
3 November 2022 | 21 replies
An additional late fee gets added every 5 days until the court date is set up for Unlawful Detainer.
Nikki Closser HELP US! No rent to be paid for more than 6 months in Seattle!
5 June 2020 | 146 replies
(a) For any residential unlawful detainer action that includes a cause of action under paragraph (2) of Section 1161, any defendant may, at any time between the filing of the complaint and entry of judgment, notify the court of that defendant’s desire to stipulate to the entry of an order pursuant to this section.