Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
i was left an unlawful detainer on my front porch, what is the next step
Asked on 10/01/09, 2:33 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen
Law Office of Robert F. Cohen
You will have to file an answer or motion to quash service of summons and complaint within 5 days of the alleged service. If you don't do that, the landlord could take a default against you and receive a judgment. Then you'll be evicted and perhaps be obligated to pay a money judgment.
Answered on 10/01/09, 10:02 pm