Unlawful Detainer Hearing Outcomes

Summary

In California, an unlawful detainer compliance hearing ensures compliance with eviction orders. If you moved out 25 minutes late, the judge will assess your compliance. Potential outcomes include a judgment for damages or fees, but mitigating factors like late movers or illness may influence the decision. Minimum payment could be zero if reasons are accepted; maximum could be $2,865.94 if non-compliance is found. Prepare evidence to support your case.

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if the stipulation says move out by *.* at 5pm, and i moved out at *:*, what will happen in the compliance hearing
In a compliance hearing, the judge will assess whether you followed the court's order. Moving out by *:* PM instead of * PM might be considered non-compliance. The consequences can vary, but it's important to explain any circumstances that led to the delay to the judge. Would you like to know more about potential outcomes or how to prepare for the hearing?
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In a compliance hearing, potential outcomes for not adhering to the stipulated move-out time might include:
- A judgment against you for any damages claimed by the landlord.
- Possible financial penalties or fees.
- Additional time to comply if the judge finds valid reasons for the delay.
Would you like tips on preparing for the hearing or how to present your case?
25mins due to the movers are late, and I was sick before moving. How much fees I might have to pay
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In a compliance hearing, the judge may consider your circumstances, like the movers being late and your illness, as mitigating factors. The fees, if any, could depend on the landlord's claimed damages and the judge's discretion. Would you like tips on how to present these mitigating factors at the hearing?
MOVE OUT: Defendant shall vacate and surrender the Premises to Plaintiff no later than * p.m. on July *, * (the “Vacate Date”). Defendant acknowledging she has vacated the Premises; and (b) the Premises is left vacant of all persons and in a clean, broom-swept condition. *. HOLDOVER DAMAGES: Holdover damages accrue at the rate of $*.*/day from and after May *, *. A total of $*,*.* in holdover damages is due through July *, *. Plaintiff waives holdover damages so long as Defendant complies with this Stipulation. *. JUDGMENT ON EVENT OF DEFAULT: If Defendant fails to comply with the requirements of this Stipulation, Plaintiff shall be entitled to (a) judgment for restitution and possession of the Premises; (b) holdover damages of $*,*.* for the period Premises. Plaintiff shall also be entitled to recover costs of $*.*.
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The judge in your compliance hearing might consider your *-minute delay and the reasons behind it. To prepare, gather any evidence supporting your reasons, like communication with the movers or medical records. Would you like help on how to effectively present this information at the hearing?
help me calculate the maximum and minimum that I will need to pay
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To calculate the potential costs:
- Minimum Payment: If the judge accepts your reasons, you might not pay holdover damages if the stipulation is deemed met.
- Maximum Payment: If non-compliance is found, you may owe $*,*.* in holdover damages and $*.* in costs, totaling $*,*.*.
Would you like tips on how to present your case effectively at the hearing?