Steps to Regain Possession of your Property

1.Step one

The first step to start an eviction in California is to give Notice to the tenant. The laws concerning evictions has changed several times in the past two years. Failure to provide the proper notice will result in your eviction being dismissed and you may end up owe money to the tenant.

2. STEP TWO

Once the notice has been served, the next step is to file the unlawful detainer complaint if the tenant failed to comply. Filing the Complaint is just as important as making sure the Notice was prepared properly.

3. step three

The next step is to go to trial. Jury trials are the norm and you should anticipate that the tenant will request one. In order to prevail at trial, you must have an experienced attorney familiar with both the eviction process and trial experience.

4. step four

Once the trial is over and you have a judgment, the final step to obtain possession is to obtain a writ of possession and request a sheriff lockout.