Letter from Tenant to Landlord about Landlord using Unlawful Self-Help to Gain Possession - California 2025

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Common Defenses to Unlawful Detainer Already Paid Rent in Full. If the basis for filing the unlawful detainer was a failure to pay rent, then proving that you have in fact, paid the rent is a complete defense. Fixing Violations of the Lease. The Landlord Did Not Maintain the Property. Improper Eviction Procedure.
Can A Tenant Win An Unlawful Detainer Case in California? The simple answer to this question is yes! A tenant in California can absolutely win an unlawful detainer case if they can prove in court that there is no legal ground for the eviction or if the landlord has not followed the correct procedure for the eviction.
Tenants can win an unlawful detainer case by proving: There are no legal grounds for the eviction. The landlord did not properly follow eviction procedures. The offense is not legal grounds for eviction.
A LANDLORD CANNOT EVICT SOMEONE THEMSELF: It is against the law. Only the Sheriff can evict someone. That is why you may need an Unlawful Detainer.
Failure to Comply With Rent Control Ordinance/Tenant Protection Act. If the landlord fails to comply with a local or state rent control ordinance or if they fail to comply with the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, this can be legal grounds to successfully win an unlawful detainer case.

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Self-help evictions are illegal in most jurisdictions because they bypass the judicial process, which is put in place to protect the rights of both landlords and tenants.
In an unlawful detainer lawsuit in California, the burden of proof lies primarily with the landlord. As the party initiating the eviction proceedings, the landlord must demonstrate to the court that they have a valid legal reason for evicting the tenant and that they have followed the proper procedures.

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