Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Unlawful Detainer Papers Served

How old does someone have to be to accept papers that being served to someone else? For example, my husband and I are being sued by our landlord for unlawful detainer. He had someone serve us but that person served the papers to our 8 year old daughter. Is there a legal age for this?


Asked on 11/07/06, 3:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Philip Iadevaia Law Offices of Philip A. Iadevaia

Re: Unlawful Detainer Papers Served

Typically, the person served should be 18 or older, but the statutes say a competent member of the household. That would not ordinarily include an 8 year old. You will probably win a motion to quash (disregard) the service of the complaint, but that will cost you. Your best recourse would be to hire an attorney and answer the complaint. Good luck......

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Answered on 11/07/06, 4:04 pm


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