The Eviction Process
This Eviction Process is a navigation tool brought to you by San Diego County Evictions and the Law Office of Andrew H. Griffin, III, APC. This book provides assistance on what to expect while you go step by step though your Eviction Case.
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SECTION 1
PREPARATIONS &
EXPECTATIONS FOR TRIAL
What to Expect at Trial
The trial is either set for a morning time of 8:30 am or an
afternoon time of 1:30 pm, and wait time could last for a
few hours, so it is important to plan accordingly.
An unexperienced landlord who has never been through
an Unlawful Detainer Trial may find the procedure very
intimidating. Many landlords believe that the hearing will
be very similar to a small claims hearing, this is not the
case at all. The hearings for Unlawful Detainers are very
procedural according to Unlawful Detainer Civil Law.
It can be easy for an unexperienced person who goes to
court on their own to become frustrated when they are
presented with unfamiliar laws or terms by either the judge
or the opposing attorney. An unexperienced landlord will
often get flustered and answer inappropriately which can
cause them to lose their case when they would normally
prevail.
It is always recommended that
a landlord or tenant appear
in court with an experienced
Unlawful Detainer attorney
to ensure the court trial goes
smoothly and possession
of the property is properly
decided.
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