Eviction Service

In the landlord-tenant relationship, both parties have duties and responsibilities owed to each other when it comes to upkeep of the property. While a landlord is required to maintain a rental that’s suitable for tenants to live in, tenants must also fulfill their duties and ensure that they take care of the unit properly while…

Landlords in California face their fair share of challenges, including those arising from a rental property that falls into a state of disrepair. Under the implied warranty of habitability, the landlord is legally responsible for maintaining a habitable rental unit – including making repairs to the property.  What happens when the landlord fails to satisfy…

Landlords in Nevada cannot evict a tenant by simply changing the locks or shutting off utilities.  A landlord must instead follow the eviction process to have a tenant evicted for any reason. There are two authorized methods of eviction under Nevada law – (1) the summary eviction process and (2) the formal eviction process.  The…

There are two ways to initiate an eviction action in Nevada: (1) filing and serving a formal, civil eviction known as an unlawful detainer action, and (2) using the summary eviction procedures authorized by Nevada law. This post provides an overview of the summary eviction process in Nevada. What Is Summary Eviction? Summary eviction is…

The use of emotional support animals is becoming more prevalent, so its important for landlords with a “no pets” policy to know and understand the law in this field. This post covers landlord rights when renting to a tenant who has requested permission to have an emotional support animal at the dwelling. The Source of…

Before undertaking an eviction action, the landlord should be sure that his or her obligations to the tenant have been met and that no reasonable defenses may be offered. Here is a synopsis of the primary defenses a tenant can raise in response to an eviction. Unlawful Use of “Self-Help” Procedures Landlords in Arizona and…

In California, the divorce process begins when one spouse files and serves a petition to dissolve the marriage. When the non-filing spouse receives notice of the petition he or she is required to respond, typically by filing an answer within 30 days. If no response is forthcoming, the filing spouse can ask the court to…

The first step in the landlord’s decision to terminate a residential tenancy is to give written notice of termination. This article addresses termination of a residential tenancy with a 30 or 60 day notice. Failure to follow proper procedure typically results in the court’s denial of your request to have the tenant removed from the…

In California, the way to initiate an eviction proceeding against a tenant who is behind on rent is to serve him or her with a 3 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit. The three-day notice is an official document informing your tenant that they have three days to pay their rent or you will…

Typically, the first step in the eviction process is to “serve” a 3-day, 30-day, or 60-day notice on the tenant. The terms “serve” and “service” refer to procedures required by the law that are designed to increase the likelihood that the person to whom notice is given actually receives the notice. There are different ways…