Unlawful detainers (the legal name for evictions) are a fast process, usually less than 30 days, by which a landlord evicts a tenant. Unlawful detainers (UD's) can be for failure to pay rent, failure to pay other charges, for violations of lease covenants or other violations of the lease. The overall process is the same for commercial and residential UD's, however, each type has specific procedural requirements and all require strict statutory compliance.

Attorney D. Scott Barber has successfully represented landlords and tenants in civil courts in unlawful detainer actions. If you have questions about unlawful detainers, please submit your confidential question, or call Mr. Barber for a free and private consultation. He can be reached at (858) 847-3237.