Landlord Representation & Unlawful Detainer
When rent stops, or a tenancy ends badly, the property owner's window to act is short and the procedure is unforgiving.
Who the firm represents
- California residential landlords and property owners
- Small commercial landlords
- Property owners and authorized property-management entities, subject to confirming the identity of the client
Common disputes and services
- Nonpayment of rent
- Lease violations
- Notices
- Unlawful-detainer actions
- Holdover occupants
- Property-damage disputes
- Settlement and possession agreements
What may be at risk
- Continued loss of rental income
- Damage to the property during the tenancy
- Statutory compliance with notice requirements
- Recovery of possession within the applicable timeline
Immediate practical steps
- 01Before accepting a partial payment after serving a notice, obtain advice about how the payment may affect the notice or proceeding.
- 02Preserve the lease, ledger, and all tenant communications.
- 03Document the current condition of the property.
- 04Confirm any applicable local rent-control or just-cause ordinances.
Evidence and documents to preserve
- Signed lease and any amendments
- Payment ledger and bank records
- Notices already served on the tenant
- Photographs of the property condition
The firm's approach
Unlawful detainer is procedural. Notices, service, and pleadings must be exactly right — the firm manages the procedural sequence and pursues recovery of possession as efficiently as the facts and applicable law permit.
Frequently asked questions
How long does an unlawful detainer take?+
Timelines vary by county, defenses raised, and whether local ordinances apply. Uncontested matters generally move faster than contested ones.
Does the firm represent tenants?+
The firm's landlord-tenant practice is oriented toward landlords and property owners.
Landlord Representation & Unlawful Detainer Insights
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