Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Re: next step after 3 day pay or quit

You need to request entry of a default, and then obtain a judgment and a Writ of Possession. The procedure for doing so is too complex and long to lay out here. There are sites and books available that can help walk you through this - particularly look at the Nolo Press book on evictions. Alternatively, you can probably find an attorney in your area willing to substitute in as your attorney and prepare the necessary documents to get you a judgment and writ of possession. I would move quickly, however, as the tenant can still file an answer until you obtain your default, even after the five days are up.

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Re: next step after 3 day pay or quit

File for default. You must go to court and testify before the judge however to get an order for possession. Contact me directly.