Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
What Is The Eviction Process For Van Nuys, CA
A friend recently bought an apartment Complex in Van Nuys, CA. She would like to evict some of the tenants who had recently been vandalizing their units. My friend had issued verbal & written warnings to them and this will not stop.
1)How can she proceed?
2)How many days notice should she give to them?
3)How best should they be served? In person or by mail?
4)Also, can she bill these tenants for the cost of repairing the vandalized.
Thanks.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: What Is The Eviction Process For Van Nuys, CA
The eviction process is the same all over the State. An unlawful detainer proceeding is an expedited law suit in which the central issue is the right to possession of real property. It is wholly a creature of statute, and the statutory requirements must be complied with. I would recommend using an attorney. If you friend can afford to buy an apartment building, I assume she can afford a lawyer. The cost of not using a lawywer experienced in this field can be far greater than the legal fees involved.
Re: What Is The Eviction Process For Van Nuys, CA
The eviction process is generally the same, but local rent-control ordinances can give minor twists. I don't know if Van Nuys is a separate city or part of Los Angeles (I'm in Sonoma County), but if part of L.A., then eviction must be based upon 'just cause,' which seems to exist here.
In addition to attorneys, there are specialized eviction services which might be cheaper. Check the local yellow pages.
Anyone attempting to run an apartment complex who doesn't know the answer to a basic question like this should immediately acquire and study one or more of the Nolo-type self-help law books on landlording, eviction and/or tenants' rights. This can be a tough business and unless you know the ropes you may hang yourself.
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