Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
Capacity To Sue
Can a landlord start an unlawful detainer action in his name alone when the property is in a Trust Transfer Deed. GRANTOR: A and B , Husband and wife. Do both names have to be on the complaint?
Asked on 7/19/08, 11:36 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Mccoy
Law Office Of Robert McCoy
Re: Capacity To Sue
No, the face of the unlawful detainer complaint asks your relationship to the tenant. You will check the box: "Landlord".
Answered on 7/20/08, 12:02 am
Robert L. Bennett
Law offices of Robert L. Bennett
Re: Capacity To Sue
Only his name need be on the complaint.
Answered on 7/20/08, 5:19 am