Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

I have handled my share of landlord-tenant cases, and in my experience, once you have succeeded in regaining possession of the premises, you have won 90% of the battle. Going after the former tenant for money may well prove to be a lost cause and a waste of time. She is a deadbeat and is likely not good for the money, and that you don't know where she is only shows how unlikely it is you that you will collect.

That being said, it is true that the judgment will be good for 10 years or more and gains 10% interest every year. It is your choice to make. But your time might be better spent finding a new tenant rather than chasing the old one.

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