Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
Cease and Desist letter
Back in June 2001 I got evicted from my apartment, the management company filed an unlawful detainer and I went to court and went thru the whole legal bs, later I realized that the management company had hired a collection agency to collect the debt, I sent the collection agency letters asking them to validate the debt all they would send me was a copy of the some pleading regarding the case I finally sent them a CEASE AND DESIST letter they responded by placing a lien on my back account , can I still report them to the Attorney Generals office? Thank you
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Cease and Desist letter
It sounds as if the management company obtained a judgment against you. The judgment would be good for 10 years and is renewable for another 10 years after that. It might be wise to work out a payment plan with them in exchange for releasing your bank account and paycheck from further levy.
Re: Cease and Desist letter
You have a valid judgment against you. They probably sent you a copy of that.
You can report them, if you wish, but basically you are going to lose the the money in the lien.
You are lucky if they didn't file a new lawsuit, asking for costs and back interest.
Also, it is very difficult to appeal and set aside the judgment, after this length of time.
Sorry I can't give you better news.
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