Answers to Your Top Questions: Navigating the Eviction Process with Confidence What is an Eviction Notice? An Eviction Notice is a letter that a landlord sends to a tenant as a warning that their lease is or may be coming to an end. In some cases, the Eviction Notice may give the tenant the chance to fix a problem before the landlord proceeds with eviction. Otherwise, the notice informs the tenant why they’re being evicted and when they must vacate the property. How many lease violations should landlords tolerate before evicting a tenant? If a landlord sends two or more Notices of Lease Violations, it’s possible they could start taking steps to evict the tenant. However, the options available to the landlord will vary depending on their jurisdiction’s laws, the nature of the violations, and the terms of the lease. For example, the landlord should consider the length of the lease remaining against the seriousness of the conduct. A tenant that repeatedly pays rent late is irritating, but it may not be worth the trouble of evicting them if there are only two months left on the lease. If the tenant has a history of non-compliance, the landlord can apply to their local landlord and tenant authority for help resolving the issue, which may include establishing an unlawful detainer (i.e., an eviction lawsuit). How do I serve an Eviction Notice? In most states, landlords may deliver an Eviction Notice by hand, through the mail with proof of service, or through an electronic communication like email (if the tenant agreed in writing to receive notices this way). If you deliver the notice in person, having an objective third party witness the event is beneficial if the tenant ever denies getting the document. If you mail the notice, sending it through a registered post service provides proof of delivery and receipt (often with a signature upon delivery and online tracking). However, depending on your jurisdiction, you may need to give your notice form to the police or another authorized third party. As such, it’s important to consult your local landlord and tenant authority before proceeding with eviction. How do I initiate eviction with the court if my tenant does not pay or comply with the notice? The eviction paperwork package is about 40 pages, very extensive, and you must answer every question in the package correctly; otherwise, your case will be rejected by the court. We only charge $499 to prepare the package, including any evidence, pictures, proof of service, and other necessary documents. We will file each case in person in court. We like to file eviction cases in court so that the clerk can stamp the paperwork right there and then so that we can ensure the court paperwork can be served to your tenants immediately. What is the average cost and duration of an eviction? With our help, a typical residential eviction can be resolved in approximately 50 days, including court processing times. Your total cost, including court fees, typically remains around $1,000. What if my tenant does not pay but vacates my rental unit? You can hire our collection department to go after them. We report late payments and past due payments to all three credit bureaus to ensure timely rent payments from current tenants and to facilitate the recovery of rental debt from former tenants. We use the highest industry standard to locate former tenants using skip tracing techniques to sue them for the balance they owe you. We will also report any balance due to all 3 credit bureau collections. Do I have to pay all fees upfront? No. Unlike other eviction firms or online services, we only charge depending on what is needed. According to our experience, 70% of our landlords receive money from their tenants after we write and serve a proper notice. Therefore, there is no need to charge you for the eviction fee if it is not needed. We only charge step by step. How much do you charge for each step? We provide a free consultation. After determining what notice we need to write for your situation, we charge $89 for its preparation. You also receive a free demand letter emphasizing our seriousness about eviction proceedings if necessary. We will include our company name and contact information just in case your tenants have questions. We are very firm with our eviction process and communication. How much do you charge to write an eviction notice? Consultation is free. After we discover what type of notice is appropriate, we only charge $89 to prepare the notice. All of our notices include a free demand letter that has our company name, logo, and phone number letting your tenant know that you are very serious and FastTrack Eviction is ready to move forward with eviction if they do not pay or comply. What if I am unable to serve my tenant or no one is available to help me? Our internal process servers can assist for a fee of $240, ensuring timely and proper service to your tenant, thereby minimizing delays in the eviction process. Why is it important to serve paperwork in person? Serving paperwork in person shortens the time your tenant has to act to only 5 days. If not served in person, tenants have 20 days to act or respond. What if my tenants do not move out? In such cases, we will proceed with obtaining a default judgment and coordinate with the sheriff's department for a lockout if necessary, ensuring a swift resolution to the eviction process. Why Should I Choose Your Eviction firm? We have contracts with 25 California-licensed landlord-tenant attorneys at any given time, at no cost to our clients. Our experienced eviction attorney team reviews, drafts, and assists with each case, strategically planning our next move in the event your tenant files an answer or presents any challenges. We can legally manage challenges and achieve fast results. We utilize advanced case management software to prevent errors and deliver prompt outcomes. We offer free case evaluation. We are available by phone call, text, or chat, and we also speak Spanish and Farsi. Do you give me a contact so that I know what I am paying for and what type of service I will be receiving from your company? We provide our service contract via DocuSign so you can review exactly what you're paying for and what we will do for you. How do I pay? How do I get my payment receipt? Our secure Square system allows convenient and safe payments via Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and ACH. You will have access to your itemized invoice, payment receipts immediately or in the future. I am ready to move forward, what should I do? Please feel free to contact us at 949-542-2475 or send us an email at "info@FastTrackEviction.com". You may also talk to us using the chat option on our website.