Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

. The normal process is a three day notice to quit. Normally that is where you resolve rent payment problems... The summons in the unlawful detainer is served upon you. It sounds like You failed to file an answer.... My guess is that they are working on the default judgment to evict you and lock you out...it may be too late but emails here probably would not work... You need to find out the status of your case. Based on your zip code you are in Los Angeles County, the court records can be search for a fee...

It sounds like the landlord has obtained a default judgment and a Writ of Possession. If you received the 5-day notice from the Sheriff, you need to telephone the landlord or its attorney and explain your situation. If the landlord is willing to work with you get it in writing and ask the landlord to cancel the eviction. Be careful because unless you have the landlord's agreement in writing and signed, the agreement won't be enforceable.