Unlawful Detainer Notice California

Summary

An Unlawful Detainer is a legal action by a landlord to evict a tenant. In California, landlords must provide a 3-day notice before filing this lawsuit. If you receive such a notice, you must respond to the lawsuit to avoid a default judgment in favor of the landlord. Consider seeking legal advice for personalized guidance.

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I recieved a notice of unlawful detainer filed paper, what is that?
An Unlawful Detainer is a legal action taken by a landlord to evict a tenant. Can you tell me which state you're in so I can provide more specific information?
California
In California, an Unlawful Detainer is a lawsuit that a landlord files in court to evict a tenant. Did you receive any notice before this?
I received a 3 day notice only
In California:

- Landlords must provide a *-day notice before filing an Unlawful Detainer.
- If you don't comply, they can file the lawsuit.

Nearest court: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, * N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA *, (*) *-*.
What do i do next
You should respond to the lawsuit. If you don't, the court could rule in favor of the landlord. Consider seeking legal advice.