Eviction False Claims Defense

Summary

Lying under oath in court is considered perjury, a criminal offense. In California, landlords must provide habitable premises and cannot evict tenants in retaliation. Presenting clear evidence such as text messages, photos, receipts, and witness statements is crucial in court. The eviction process includes serving a notice to quit, filing an unlawful detainer lawsuit, attending a court hearing, and enforcing the eviction if granted by the court.

Full Conversation

I have a tenant that I am evicting only due to non payment of rent and have served an unlawful detainer. She answered it and made all kinds of false claims and lies up that she has no proof of. Can she get in trouble for lying?
What state is the property located in? In general, lying under oath in court is considered perjury, which is a criminal offense. However, the court must prove the lie.
Palmdale ca
What specific false claims has the tenant made?
In California, perjury is a felony punishable by up to 4 years in prison.

Los Angeles County Superior Court - Michael Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * 4th St W, Lancaster, CA *
Website: www.lacourt.org
She said that I haven't provided habitable premises and that I am evicting her to retaliate
What evidence do you have to disprove her claims?
In California, landlords must provide habitable premises and cannot evict tenants in retaliation. If proven otherwise, it could lead to penalties.
I have a txt message of her saying that thanks to her friend she isn't going to be able to pay the rent and she doesn't expect to stay anywhere for free so she gave her 30 day notice. Then she never paid anything or moved . And I have a txt message of her saying that I am going to have to evict her. I have all kinds of pictures of the inside and outside of my house in all of the common areas that are dated back from a few years ago to present of my house spotless and clean. I also have receipts of maintenance done and repairs over the years, like new roof installed , plumbing fixed , ac/ heater fixed , a contract with a home warranty company , bill payments and invoices and written statements from other people living In my house
What steps have you taken so far in the eviction process?
In California, landlords must:
- Provide a written notice to the tenant
- File an unlawful detainer lawsuit if the tenant doesn't move out
- Obtain a court order to evict the tenant.
The three day notice was served by placing it on my front door and she took it off the door, and it was also mailed with proof of mailing. The unlawful detainer was served after the correct amount of time passed by handing it to her personally by the server along with being given to her in the mail with proof of service . The unlawful detainer was filed at the court house. She answered the unlawful detainer and amended it with * pages of claims she has no proof of. Then a request for trial was made and served and filed correctly and a court date has been set
What date is the court hearing scheduled for?
In California, the eviction process includes:
- Serving a notice to quit
- Filing an unlawful detainer lawsuit
- Attending a court hearing
- Enforcing the eviction if granted by the court.
Oct 25th
What is the outcome of the court hearing? Is there anything else I can assist you with?
I don't know it hasn't happened yet
What are your concerns about the upcoming court hearing?
In general, it's important to present all your evidence clearly and professionally during the hearing. This includes text messages, photos, receipts, and witness statements.
How do I present all of my evedencr
What type of evidence are you planning to present?
In general, evidence can be presented in court in various forms such as documents, electronic records, photographs, or witness testimonies. It's important to organize and present them in a clear and concise manner.