Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
What should I do with a tenant who has no contract and gave me a personal check rather than a certified check for one month?
2 Answers from Attorneys
I'm not sure why there's an issue if the check cleared.
Cash the check. If it bounces, you can give him a three day notice.
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