Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Eviction

Let friend move into garage a year ago. Never paid any rent.Ate food and drink as she pleased. Stole money. Never repaid a loan.Had verbal agreement that she had to move. That was on June 6, 2003. On July 27, 2003 gave her a letter to be gone from property by Aug. 1, 2003 by 5:oo pm. She states this is illegal and has put a padalock on garage door so I cannot enter and has not returned since Aug. 1, 2003. Also has strewn garbage and belongings outside. Forgot to mention, She moved her daughter and grandson in with her the last week of May 2003. Repeatedly to her they could not stay. What do I do now?


Asked on 8/04/03, 12:08 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Eviction

You can post a three-day notice, and then commence eviction proceedings. You also can mail a notice of belief of abandonment of property which has certain legal requirements. I wouldn't suggest non-legal measures. They always, somehow, seem to come up with a written lease and then you would face trouble for wrongful eviction unless you do it lawfully. Talk to a lawyer in Placerville (or even Sacramento) to proceed. Good luck!

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Answered on 8/04/03, 10:51 am
Alvin Tenner Law Office of Alvin G. Tenner

Re: Eviction

Sorry, but not that familiar with evictions.

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Answered on 8/04/03, 10:53 am
Dieter Zacher Law Offices of Dieter Zacher

Re: Eviction

Give her a notice to vacate tenancy. Then, when she doesn't begin unlawful detainer (eviction) proceedings. Or, if you want to be real nasty, cut her lock, remove her belongings and put a new lock on the garage. She can't prove that she lives there. No written lease or other proof. If she calls the police, have her arrested for trespassing. Good luck and thanks for inquiring.

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Answered on 8/04/03, 12:46 am


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