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We represent landlords through the eviction process in the Santa Clarita Valley and the San Gabriel Valley.
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This firm can prepare and assist a landlord with an eviction against a tenant. Receive a free, no-obligation consultation today by filling out the form on the left side of this page, or by calling (877) 875-6958.
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We
handle evictions throughout the Santa Clarita Valley including
Valencia, Castaic, Canyon Country, and Newhall.
We assist landlords with evictions in the Santa Clarita Valley, including Valencia, Newhall, Castaic, Canyon Country, Saugus, and Stevenson Ranch, the San Gabriel Valley, including Pasadena, El Monte, Palmdale, Lancaster, Orange County, Northridge, Chatsworth, Ventura County, and the San Fernando Valley.
If you have a tenant who owes you rent and has not paid you, we can assist you in getting your house back. The legal proceeding is called an "Unlawful Detainer," also known as an eviction.
Evictions in the Santa Clarita Valley generally begin when a tenant owes a landlord money due to unpaid rent. The tenant is served with a "3 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit." If the tenant fails to pay the landlord during this 3 day period, then a lawsuit is filed against the tenant. The landlord can request from the court to get the property back only, or to get the property back plus money for the unpaid rent.
The eviction process in the Santa Clarita Valley generally takes 1.5 to 3 months to complete. Therefore, we suggest contacting us as soon as possible after the tenant does not pay the rent, so that we can serve the 3 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit on the tenant and start the process of getting your property back in your possession.
The law forbids landlords from using "self-help", i.e., locking out a tenant or removing them by force. You may only remove a tenant by lawful means as described above.
The eviction process generally goes as follows:
1. The tenant fails to pay the landlord.
2. The landlord issues a "3 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit."
3. If the tenant fails to pay within the specified time period, then
an Unlawful Detainer (eviction) lawsuit is filed against the tenant.
4. The lawsuit is served on the tenant.
5. If the tenant fails to respond within 5 calendar days to the
lawsuit, then the landlord will seek a default judgment. If
the tenant responds within the 5 days, then a court date may be set
to argue the case.
6. When your case is "won," the proper forms will be filed and
submitted to the sheriff who will forcibly remove the tenant from
the property if they do not voluntarily move.
7. Once
the landlord has the property back in his possession, he can
change the locks and rent the house to new tenants.
Sometimes, the tenant will try to fight the eviction and claim a habitability defense. Ultimately, the tenant is responsible for paying the rent on time, and the landlord is responsible for maintaining a habitable environment. The landlord will want to be closese attention to habitability issues including:
1. Effective waterproofing and weather protection of roof and exterior
walls, including unbroken windows and doors;
2. Plumbing or gas facilities that conform to applicable law in effect at
the time of installation, and maintained in good order;
3. A water supply approved under pplicable law capable of producing hot and
cold running waterl furnished through appropriate fixtures, and connected to
an approved sewage system;
4. Heating favilities conforming to applicable law at the time of
installation and maintained in good order;
5. Electrical lighting, with wiring and electrical equipment conforming with
applicable law at t he time of installation and maintained in good order;
6. Premises clean at the time of commencement of the rental agreement, free
from debris, filth, rubbish, garbage, rodents, and vermin;
7. Adequate garbage and rubbish receptacles;
8. Floors, stairways, and railings maintained in good repair;
9. Door locks and window locks in certain circumstances.
Contact us today at (877) 875-6958 for additional information about your specific case.
