Full question:
I filed an Unlawful Detainer against a tenant who filed an answer then moved out and gave me the keys. Do I need to file anything else with the court regarding the UD?
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Subcategory: Lease Termination
- Date:
- State: California
Answer:
I’m assuming the court rules in your favor, so as long as there are no pending motions or appeals contemplated, nothing further typically is required. To dispose of apparently abandoned property without risking liability for damages to the landlord, a landlord must follow the steps below. If the tenant left the unit because of a court-ordered eviction, the timing of the steps is slightly different. Please see:
http://www.dca.ca.gov//publications/legal_guides/lt-5.shtml
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