What are the benefits of an uncontested divorce? There are many benefits of an uncontested divorce. If a divorce is uncontested, this means that the parties are not spending thousands of dollars in court and attorney fees fighting over issues. When a divorce is uncontested, both parties remain in control of the divorce process. This means that both parties get to decide between [...] By Sandra McCarthy|December 3rd, 2017|Divorce FAQs|Comments Off on What are the benefits of an uncontested divorce? Read More
How can I collect a money judgment after evicting a tenant? You will need to first identify what assets a tenant may have in order to try and collect a money judgment. If you know where the tenant works, you can garnish the tenant's wages from their employer. If you know where the tenant has a bank account, you may also be able to obtain a [...] By Sandra McCarthy|December 3rd, 2017|Eviction FAQs|Comments Off on How can I collect a money judgment after evicting a tenant? Read More
Can a lock-out by a tenant be delayed? A tenant can delay a scheduled lock-out by requesting the court to temporarily delay the process. This is called a "stay of execution" and is often used by clever tenants to further delay the process. The tenant must file the stay as soon as they receive the Sheriff's notice giving the 5 days to leave [...] By Sandra McCarthy|December 3rd, 2017|Eviction FAQs|Comments Off on Can a lock-out by a tenant be delayed? Read More
What do I do after a Writ of Execution has been issued by the court? The Writ of Execution gives the landlord the right to retake possession of the property. Once the court has issued a Writ of Take, this document should be taken to the local Sheriff’s office. The Sheriff will need to serve the Writ on the tenant and provide the tenant with notice to move out within [...] By Sandra McCarthy|December 3rd, 2017|Eviction FAQs|Comments Off on What do I do after a Writ of Execution has been issued by the court? Read More
What if the tenant does not respond to the eviction complaint? If the tenant does not file an Answer to the complaint or other type of written response with the court, the landlord can ask the court to enter a default judgment. When requesting a default judgment in an unlawful detainer/eviction case, the landlord must serve the tenant with a copy of the Request for Default. [...] By Sandra McCarthy|December 3rd, 2017|Eviction FAQs|Comments Off on What if the tenant does not respond to the eviction complaint? Read More
How do I get an unlawful detainer trial date? If the tenant files an answer with the court, the landlord must then request the court schedule a trial. This is done by filing a Request/Counter Request to Set Case for Trial -Unlawful Detainer with the Superior Court Clerk. Once received, a trial is usually set within 21 days of the request. By Sandra McCarthy|December 3rd, 2017|Eviction FAQs|Comments Off on How do I get an unlawful detainer trial date? Read More
What is the first step to evict a tenant? Landlords are required to provide a tenants with formal legal notice to vacate premises before they can file an unlawful detainer action case. The tenant must receive written notice of the reason they are being evicted. The reason can be for non-payment of rent, noise, illegal activity or simply because the landlord want to terminate [...] By Sandra McCarthy|December 3rd, 2017|Eviction FAQs|Comments Off on What is the first step to evict a tenant? Read More
What is the difference between a Grant Deed and a Deed of Trust? A Grant Deed transfers title ownership of real property from the current owner to the new owner. A deed can also relinquish a co-owner's interest in real property to another existing co-owner. When a person or entity purchases real property, a Grant Deed is recorded showing them as the new owner of the property. On [...] By Sandra McCarthy|August 13th, 2017|Real Property FAQs|Comments Off on What is the difference between a Grant Deed and a Deed of Trust? Read More
How to Write an “Open Check” Sometimes our office may ask that you write an "open check" payable to the court or other agency to whom you are paying a filing fee. The reason we ask for an "open check" is that we are not sure of the exact amount the court will want to process your paperwork. In lieu of [...] By Sandra McCarthy|August 10th, 2017|General FAQs|Comments Off on How to Write an “Open Check” Read More
Where do I mail documents and correspondence to? All documents and other correspondence should be mailed to our corporate office in Ventura. The address is: A People's Choice Inc. 5755 Valentine Rd. #303 Ventura, CA 93003 It is not recommended to send communications that require a signature as that could delay in the package being delivered if someone is not available to sign [...] By Sandra McCarthy|May 13th, 2017|General FAQs|Comments Off on Where do I mail documents and correspondence to? Read More