How long does an eviction take in California?
Uncontested cases typically run 45–90 days from notice service to sheriff lockout. Contested cases can stretch 4–6 months or more, especially in tenant-friendly jurisdictions like LA County.
Evictions
Notice service, court coordination, and lawful possession recovery in California.
Overview
What this service covers
California eviction law is among the strictest in the country. Mishandling a single notice — wrong date, wrong amount, wrong service — can void the whole case and add months to the timeline. We coordinate the eviction process with experienced California eviction counsel so notices, filings, and lockouts are done right the first time.
We don't practice law, but we have a documented process and a network of eviction attorneys to keep cases moving.
What's included
- 3-day pay-or-quit notice preparation and service
- 60-day or 30-day termination notice (where allowed)
- Coordination with eviction attorney for unlawful detainer filing
- Court coordination and trial logistics
- Sheriff lockout coordination and re-key
- Damage and unpaid-rent accounting post-eviction
Our process
How evictions jobs run.
01
Notice
Proper notice prepared and served per CCP §1161.
02
File
Attorney files unlawful detainer if tenant doesn't comply.
03
Court
Trial typically 30–60 days from filing in most California counties.
04
Lockout
Sheriff lockout, rekey, possession.
05
Reset
Make-ready and re-list the unit.
Pricing
Eviction-related management coordination is included in our standard management plan. Attorney fees and court filing fees are billed at cost (typically $1,500–$3,500 per case in California).
Timeline
From first notice to recovered possession: typically 45–90 days when uncontested, 90–150+ days when contested.
FAQs
Common questions about evictions.
Do you practice law?
No. We coordinate with experienced California eviction attorneys who file and try cases. We handle the management side — notices, documentation, lockout coordination, and unit recovery.
What is just-cause eviction (AB 1482)?
Statewide just-cause protections apply to most California rentals after 12 months of tenancy. Owners must have an at-fault or no-fault cause to terminate; no-fault terminations require relocation assistance. We screen each case against AB 1482.
Can I just lock out a non-paying tenant?
No. Self-help eviction (changing locks, shutting off utilities, removing belongings) is illegal in California and carries statutory penalties. Sheriff lockout is the only lawful path.
Related services
Often paired with evictions.
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