Anyone have a foreclosure.com account (or similar?)

[GoUSC]

I occasionally check on foreclosure.com for foreclosures in my neighborhood. Well it appears that two have popped up on my street (Baker 92117). Does anyone have full access to foreclosure.com? Just want to make sure they aren’t MY house (or if they are I need to stop paying RENT!)

Mark

[Anonymous]

3643 and 3703 both pre-forclosure

[GoUSC]

Thanks. Both near me but not me…oh well.

[GoUSC]

Thanks. Both near me but not me…oh well.

[GoUSC]

Thanks. Both near me but not me…oh well.

[GoUSC]

Thanks. Both near me but not me…oh well.

[GoUSC]

Thanks. Both near me but not me…oh well.

[Anonymous]

3643 and 3703 both pre-forclosure

[Anonymous]

3643 and 3703 both pre-forclosure

[Anonymous]

3643 and 3703 both pre-forclosure

[Anonymous]

3643 and 3703 both pre-forclosure

[gn]

radelow,

I’m renting a house too. So, if my landlord stop paying his mortgage, what are my rights ? If I stop paying rent after he stop paying the mortgage, can he evict me ?

[Anonymous]

“If I stop paying rent after he stop paying the mortgage, can he evict me ?”

Yes, the owner can evict you, but why would he? If he’s truly going to walk away from the house, why would he spend money to initiate an eviction process against you? He would be throwing good money after bad money.

However, keep in mind that the foreclosure process is taking approximately 8 months or longer. Therefore, if he’s a dirty landlord/owner and you stop paying rent, he may try to get you out of there and deceive another family by getting them in there and collecting rent from them until the Sheriff comes and puts them out on the street.

[Eugene]

So, if my landlord stop paying his mortgage, what are my rights ? If I stop paying rent after he stop paying the mortgage, can he evict me ?

Your lease agreement is a contract between you and the landlord. Your landlord’s mortgage is a contract between him and the lender. Unless there is a clause in your contract that requires your landlord to pay his mortgage (I’m pretty sure there isn’t), these two contracts are independent of each other.

Yes, the owner can evict you, but why would he?

At the very least the owner will take your security deposit, and he could take you to the court. The fee to file the eviction lawsuit is on the order of $200. These lawsuits are common and they move forward quickly. You will get evicted anyway; the judge will make you responsible for paying back-rent, landlord’s legal fees (including the filing fee), and up to $600 as a penalty; and you’ll get an eviction recorded on your credit report, making you a persona non grata for all homeowner-landlords for the next seven years. If you’re still in the house five days after the judgment, the sheriff will come and physically remove you from the property.

http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/evictions.shtml

[patientlywaiting]

” The fee to file the eviction lawsuit is on the order of $200. These lawsuits are common and they move forward quickly. You will get evicted anyway;”

Not true. It’s not that cheap. You need lawyer on retainer to file an unlawful detainer in Superior Court. You can’t file yourself.

If these are wannabe landlords, they probably don’t have an attorney. It’ll cost them about $3000 to get a lawyer on retainer. Plus they have to pay the filing fees.

I would say that chances are good that owners in distress won’t do anything. First, they need to notify you. And you can always make good on your contract before it gets to the court date. If playing hardball can save thousands in not paying rent, you might want to give it a whirl.

It’s not that easy being a landlord. Don’t think you can just sit back and collect the rent.

[Eugene]

Not true. It’s not that cheap. You need lawyer on retainer to file an unlawful detainer in Superior Court. You can’t file yourself.

If these are wannabe landlords, they probably don’t have an attorney. It’ll cost them about $3000 to get a lawyer on retainer. Plus they have to pay the filing fees.

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/other/landtenqna16.htm

Q. Do I need a lawyer to file or defend against an unlawful detainer lawsuit?
A. Almost everyone has the right to sue, or to defend him- or herself if sued, without hiring an attorney.

http://www.expressevictions.com/index.php

Uncontested eviction for $499
$150 – $400 attorney/contested fees

One week of recovered back-rent will pay for that.

[patientlywaiting]

esmith, it’s pretty obvious that you’re not a landlord. The process is much more onerous than you might think. Some renters have the process pat down and know how to milk the system for many months.

I not suggesting not paying the rent…. I’m saying that in foreclosure situations, the negative repercussions to the renter are almost nil.

Although I know that they are two separate issues, I personally don’t see anything wrong with a tenant not paying rent when the landlord is not paying the mortgage. Once the NOD is filed, the landlord has exhausted all his funds and is practically gone.

[Anonymous]

Although I know that they are two separate issues, I personally don’t see anything wrong with a tenant not paying rent when the landlord is not paying the mortgage. Once the NOD is filed, the landlord has exhausted all his funds and is practically gone.

patiently, I agree. This is exactly the position I took and as a result, I was called a squatter by one of the bitter, sanctimonious, hypocritical JERKS on this site.

In any event, thanks for setting the record straight on how costly the eviction process is and the fact that it’s not always easy to get rid of a tenant.

P.S. Little lady, the ease of evicting someone is situation dependent, and if the tenant fights back, it’s going to cost the landlord/owner.

[little lady]

It was very easy and took a short period of time.

Those cost can be recovered, though I know it doesn’t always work out as well for some. The man who rented from my mom had a good job a 4 mouths to feed, he couldn’t quit his job. Though I have no idea why he would do to my mom what he did knowing that. He ruined his situation for years to come and now that houses have come down, his chance to own.

It doesn’t make sense to me to risk losing your opportunity to buy a home over the owner’s foreclosure.

At least wait until you KNOW he is down to his last 30 days or so. If he is going to lose his house in 30 days you can be sure he’s not comming after you. But if he has 6-8 months I wouldn’t risk it. Your rent is free money. If it were me, I’d sue you.

P.S. I am just expressing my opinion, I don’t think of anyone as being “a squatter”. Just that I don’t think it is a good idea……….

[patientlywaiting]

Marion, with this whole mortgage mess and bailout plans upon us, I’m done being self-righteous.

It’s all business and it’s all dog-eat-dog from the top on down. If you can get away with it and don’t get caught then go for it.

Disgusting, I know, but it’s the new modus operandi that our leadership brought to us in the 21st century.

If you look at the big picture, what’s the significance of a renter saving a few thousand dollars that would have been squandered by an FB who gambled on appreciation? That renter might put the money to good use and provide for her family and become a future responsible homeowner.

What about the investors who gambled on high yield securities backed by junk mortgages? They just got billion dollar bailouts from the Fed.

[patientlywaiting]

Marion, with this whole mortgage mess and bailout plans upon us, I’m done being self-righteous.

It’s all business and it’s all dog-eat-dog from the top on down. If you can get away with it and don’t get caught then go for it.

Disgusting, I know, but it’s the new modus operandi that our leadership brought to us in the 21st century.

If you look at the big picture, what’s the significance of a renter saving a few thousand dollars that would have been squandered by an FB who gambled on appreciation? That renter might put the money to good use and provide for her family and become a future responsible homeowner.

What about the investors who gambled on high yield securities backed by junk mortgages? They just got billion dollar bailouts from the Fed.

[patientlywaiting]

Marion, with this whole mortgage mess and bailout plans upon us, I’m done being self-righteous.

It’s all business and it’s all dog-eat-dog from the top on down. If you can get away with it and don’t get caught then go for it.

Disgusting, I know, but it’s the new modus operandi that our leadership brought to us in the 21st century.

If you look at the big picture, what’s the significance of a renter saving a few thousand dollars that would have been squandered by an FB who gambled on appreciation? That renter might put the money to good use and provide for her family and become a future responsible homeowner.

What about the investors who gambled on high yield securities backed by junk mortgages? They just got billion dollar bailouts from the Fed.

[patientlywaiting]

Marion, with this whole mortgage mess and bailout plans upon us, I’m done being self-righteous.

It’s all business and it’s all dog-eat-dog from the top on down. If you can get away with it and don’t get caught then go for it.

Disgusting, I know, but it’s the new modus operandi that our leadership brought to us in the 21st century.

If you look at the big picture, what’s the significance of a renter saving a few thousand dollars that would have been squandered by an FB who gambled on appreciation? That renter might put the money to good use and provide for her family and become a future responsible homeowner.

What about the investors who gambled on high yield securities backed by junk mortgages? They just got billion dollar bailouts from the Fed.

[patientlywaiting]

Marion, with this whole mortgage mess and bailout plans upon us, I’m done being self-righteous.

It’s all business and it’s all dog-eat-dog from the top on down. If you can get away with it and don’t get caught then go for it.

Disgusting, I know, but it’s the new modus operandi that our leadership brought to us in the 21st century.

If you look at the big picture, what’s the significance of a renter saving a few thousand dollars that would have been squandered by an FB who gambled on appreciation? That renter might put the money to good use and provide for her family and become a future responsible homeowner.

What about the investors who gambled on high yield securities backed by junk mortgages? They just got billion dollar bailouts from the Fed.

[little lady]

It was very easy and took a short period of time.

Those cost can be recovered, though I know it doesn’t always work out as well for some. The man who rented from my mom had a good job a 4 mouths to feed, he couldn’t quit his job. Though I have no idea why he would do to my mom what he did knowing that. He ruined his situation for years to come and now that houses have come down, his chance to own.

It doesn’t make sense to me to risk losing your opportunity to buy a home over the owner’s foreclosure.

At least wait until you KNOW he is down to his last 30 days or so. If he is going to lose his house in 30 days you can be sure he’s not comming after you. But if he has 6-8 months I wouldn’t risk it. Your rent is free money. If it were me, I’d sue you.

P.S. I am just expressing my opinion, I don’t think of anyone as being “a squatter”. Just that I don’t think it is a good idea……….

[little lady]

It was very easy and took a short period of time.

Those cost can be recovered, though I know it doesn’t always work out as well for some. The man who rented from my mom had a good job a 4 mouths to feed, he couldn’t quit his job. Though I have no idea why he would do to my mom what he did knowing that. He ruined his situation for years to come and now that houses have come down, his chance to own.

It doesn’t make sense to me to risk losing your opportunity to buy a home over the owner’s foreclosure.

At least wait until you KNOW he is down to his last 30 days or so. If he is going to lose his house in 30 days you can be sure he’s not comming after you. But if he has 6-8 months I wouldn’t risk it. Your rent is free money. If it were me, I’d sue you.

P.S. I am just expressing my opinion, I don’t think of anyone as being “a squatter”. Just that I don’t think it is a good idea……….

[little lady]

It was very easy and took a short period of time.

Those cost can be recovered, though I know it doesn’t always work out as well for some. The man who rented from my mom had a good job a 4 mouths to feed, he couldn’t quit his job. Though I have no idea why he would do to my mom what he did knowing that. He ruined his situation for years to come and now that houses have come down, his chance to own.

It doesn’t make sense to me to risk losing your opportunity to buy a home over the owner’s foreclosure.

At least wait until you KNOW he is down to his last 30 days or so. If he is going to lose his house in 30 days you can be sure he’s not comming after you. But if he has 6-8 months I wouldn’t risk it. Your rent is free money. If it were me, I’d sue you.

P.S. I am just expressing my opinion, I don’t think of anyone as being “a squatter”. Just that I don’t think it is a good idea……….

[little lady]

It was very easy and took a short period of time.

Those cost can be recovered, though I know it doesn’t always work out as well for some. The man who rented from my mom had a good job a 4 mouths to feed, he couldn’t quit his job. Though I have no idea why he would do to my mom what he did knowing that. He ruined his situation for years to come and now that houses have come down, his chance to own.

It doesn’t make sense to me to risk losing your opportunity to buy a home over the owner’s foreclosure.

At least wait until you KNOW he is down to his last 30 days or so. If he is going to lose his house in 30 days you can be sure he’s not comming after you. But if he has 6-8 months I wouldn’t risk it. Your rent is free money. If it were me, I’d sue you.

P.S. I am just expressing my opinion, I don’t think of anyone as being “a squatter”. Just that I don’t think it is a good idea……….

[Anonymous]

Although I know that they are two separate issues, I personally don’t see anything wrong with a tenant not paying rent when the landlord is not paying the mortgage. Once the NOD is filed, the landlord has exhausted all his funds and is practically gone.

patiently, I agree. This is exactly the position I took and as a result, I was called a squatter by one of the bitter, sanctimonious, hypocritical JERKS on this site.

In any event, thanks for setting the record straight on how costly the eviction process is and the fact that it’s not always easy to get rid of a tenant.

P.S. Little lady, the ease of evicting someone is situation dependent, and if the tenant fights back, it’s going to cost the landlord/owner.

[Anonymous]

Although I know that they are two separate issues, I personally don’t see anything wrong with a tenant not paying rent when the landlord is not paying the mortgage. Once the NOD is filed, the landlord has exhausted all his funds and is practically gone.

patiently, I agree. This is exactly the position I took and as a result, I was called a squatter by one of the bitter, sanctimonious, hypocritical JERKS on this site.

In any event, thanks for setting the record straight on how costly the eviction process is and the fact that it’s not always easy to get rid of a tenant.

P.S. Little lady, the ease of evicting someone is situation dependent, and if the tenant fights back, it’s going to cost the landlord/owner.

[Anonymous]

Although I know that they are two separate issues, I personally don’t see anything wrong with a tenant not paying rent when the landlord is not paying the mortgage. Once the NOD is filed, the landlord has exhausted all his funds and is practically gone.

patiently, I agree. This is exactly the position I took and as a result, I was called a squatter by one of the bitter, sanctimonious, hypocritical JERKS on this site.

In any event, thanks for setting the record straight on how costly the eviction process is and the fact that it’s not always easy to get rid of a tenant.

P.S. Little lady, the ease of evicting someone is situation dependent, and if the tenant fights back, it’s going to cost the landlord/owner.

[Anonymous]

Although I know that they are two separate issues, I personally don’t see anything wrong with a tenant not paying rent when the landlord is not paying the mortgage. Once the NOD is filed, the landlord has exhausted all his funds and is practically gone.

patiently, I agree. This is exactly the position I took and as a result, I was called a squatter by one of the bitter, sanctimonious, hypocritical JERKS on this site.

In any event, thanks for setting the record straight on how costly the eviction process is and the fact that it’s not always easy to get rid of a tenant.

P.S. Little lady, the ease of evicting someone is situation dependent, and if the tenant fights back, it’s going to cost the landlord/owner.

[patientlywaiting]

esmith, it’s pretty obvious that you’re not a landlord. The process is much more onerous than you might think. Some renters have the process pat down and know how to milk the system for many months.

I not suggesting not paying the rent…. I’m saying that in foreclosure situations, the negative repercussions to the renter are almost nil.

Although I know that they are two separate issues, I personally don’t see anything wrong with a tenant not paying rent when the landlord is not paying the mortgage. Once the NOD is filed, the landlord has exhausted all his funds and is practically gone.

[patientlywaiting]

esmith, it’s pretty obvious that you’re not a landlord. The process is much more onerous than you might think. Some renters have the process pat down and know how to milk the system for many months.

I not suggesting not paying the rent…. I’m saying that in foreclosure situations, the negative repercussions to the renter are almost nil.

Although I know that they are two separate issues, I personally don’t see anything wrong with a tenant not paying rent when the landlord is not paying the mortgage. Once the NOD is filed, the landlord has exhausted all his funds and is practically gone.

[patientlywaiting]

esmith, it’s pretty obvious that you’re not a landlord. The process is much more onerous than you might think. Some renters have the process pat down and know how to milk the system for many months.

I not suggesting not paying the rent…. I’m saying that in foreclosure situations, the negative repercussions to the renter are almost nil.

Although I know that they are two separate issues, I personally don’t see anything wrong with a tenant not paying rent when the landlord is not paying the mortgage. Once the NOD is filed, the landlord has exhausted all his funds and is practically gone.

[patientlywaiting]

esmith, it’s pretty obvious that you’re not a landlord. The process is much more onerous than you might think. Some renters have the process pat down and know how to milk the system for many months.

I not suggesting not paying the rent…. I’m saying that in foreclosure situations, the negative repercussions to the renter are almost nil.

Although I know that they are two separate issues, I personally don’t see anything wrong with a tenant not paying rent when the landlord is not paying the mortgage. Once the NOD is filed, the landlord has exhausted all his funds and is practically gone.

[Anonymous]

esmith… if the tenant is smart, they won’t allow the eviction to go “uncontested”. In that event, the eviction will cost the landlord/owner a lot more than $499, that would be upfront money before any back rent is ever collected.

You’re smart enough to know the $499 price advertised on that lawyer’s website is a sales tactic.

Lawyers don’t work for free, you should know better than that.

[little lady]

It is very easy, and takes very little time to evict a tenant due to non payment of rent. It goes on your credit and you are blacklisted from renting. My mom just evicted a tenant in December ’05, and the judge awarded her the back rent from them, before they moved out, as a condition of letting them stay. She made a mistake of calling the last month rent a security deposit. So she did have to go after him for some money, which the sheriff’s department had deducted from his pay. He wrecked the place, but, my husband and I fixed it up,( that’s when we rented our place out and moved in. We sold in May of ’07, now we are looking to buy when the time and place is right.) But he can’t buy crap and good luck renting with that on you credit. People used to milk the system because of bancruptcy but, bancruptcy can’t help you anymore either because of the new laws.

He did contest it and it was worth whatever she paid and she was awarded all her costs.

[little lady]

It is very easy, and takes very little time to evict a tenant due to non payment of rent. It goes on your credit and you are blacklisted from renting. My mom just evicted a tenant in December ’05, and the judge awarded her the back rent from them, before they moved out, as a condition of letting them stay. She made a mistake of calling the last month rent a security deposit. So she did have to go after him for some money, which the sheriff’s department had deducted from his pay. He wrecked the place, but, my husband and I fixed it up,( that’s when we rented our place out and moved in. We sold in May of ’07, now we are looking to buy when the time and place is right.) But he can’t buy crap and good luck renting with that on you credit. People used to milk the system because of bancruptcy but, bancruptcy can’t help you anymore either because of the new laws.

He did contest it and it was worth whatever she paid and she was awarded all her costs.

[little lady]

It is very easy, and takes very little time to evict a tenant due to non payment of rent. It goes on your credit and you are blacklisted from renting. My mom just evicted a tenant in December ’05, and the judge awarded her the back rent from them, before they moved out, as a condition of letting them stay. She made a mistake of calling the last month rent a security deposit. So she did have to go after him for some money, which the sheriff’s department had deducted from his pay. He wrecked the place, but, my husband and I fixed it up,( that’s when we rented our place out and moved in. We sold in May of ’07, now we are looking to buy when the time and place is right.) But he can’t buy crap and good luck renting with that on you credit. People used to milk the system because of bancruptcy but, bancruptcy can’t help you anymore either because of the new laws.

He did contest it and it was worth whatever she paid and she was awarded all her costs.

[little lady]

It is very easy, and takes very little time to evict a tenant due to non payment of rent. It goes on your credit and you are blacklisted from renting. My mom just evicted a tenant in December ’05, and the judge awarded her the back rent from them, before they moved out, as a condition of letting them stay. She made a mistake of calling the last month rent a security deposit. So she did have to go after him for some money, which the sheriff’s department had deducted from his pay. He wrecked the place, but, my husband and I fixed it up,( that’s when we rented our place out and moved in. We sold in May of ’07, now we are looking to buy when the time and place is right.) But he can’t buy crap and good luck renting with that on you credit. People used to milk the system because of bancruptcy but, bancruptcy can’t help you anymore either because of the new laws.

He did contest it and it was worth whatever she paid and she was awarded all her costs.

[little lady]

It is very easy, and takes very little time to evict a tenant due to non payment of rent. It goes on your credit and you are blacklisted from renting. My mom just evicted a tenant in December ’05, and the judge awarded her the back rent from them, before they moved out, as a condition of letting them stay. She made a mistake of calling the last month rent a security deposit. So she did have to go after him for some money, which the sheriff’s department had deducted from his pay. He wrecked the place, but, my husband and I fixed it up,( that’s when we rented our place out and moved in. We sold in May of ’07, now we are looking to buy when the time and place is right.) But he can’t buy crap and good luck renting with that on you credit. People used to milk the system because of bancruptcy but, bancruptcy can’t help you anymore either because of the new laws.

He did contest it and it was worth whatever she paid and she was awarded all her costs.

[Eugene]

if the tenant is smart, they won’t allow the eviction to go “uncontested”. In that event, the eviction will cost the landlord/owner a lot more than $499, that would be upfront money before any back rent is ever collected.

If the landlord is smart, he will be able to figure out how to file an unlawful detainer lawsuit without an attorney. All forms are available online, e.g.

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms/fillable/ud100.pdf

You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to fill that.

If the tenant is smart, he will pay up and move out as soon as they get the court notice – the cost of getting an eviction on your credit report far outweighs a couple months’ rent.

If the tenant is stupid, he will ignore the notice and end up being evicted by the sheriff.

The only situations where I can imagine the tenant trying to contest the eviction are a) there’s something wrong with the lease contract, or b) the tenant himself and/or one of his close friends is a lawyer.

I can’t imagine any sensible tenant throwing his money away on a lawyer trying to contest a hopeless case, knowing that he’ll have to pay landlord’s legal fees as well.

[little lady]

“You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to fill that”

You don’t and you don’t have to have a lawyer do all your work, there is legal help ( paralegals and such)that can help you with paperwork. If my MOM can do it, anyone can.

Your assuming that a landlord has to use all the money they have to save the house……what about credit cards to pay for these fees?

[little lady]

“You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to fill that”

You don’t and you don’t have to have a lawyer do all your work, there is legal help ( paralegals and such)that can help you with paperwork. If my MOM can do it, anyone can.

Your assuming that a landlord has to use all the money they have to save the house……what about credit cards to pay for these fees?

[little lady]

“You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to fill that”

You don’t and you don’t have to have a lawyer do all your work, there is legal help ( paralegals and such)that can help you with paperwork. If my MOM can do it, anyone can.

Your assuming that a landlord has to use all the money they have to save the house……what about credit cards to pay for these fees?

[little lady]

“You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to fill that”

You don’t and you don’t have to have a lawyer do all your work, there is legal help ( paralegals and such)that can help you with paperwork. If my MOM can do it, anyone can.

Your assuming that a landlord has to use all the money they have to save the house……what about credit cards to pay for these fees?

[little lady]

“You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to fill that”

You don’t and you don’t have to have a lawyer do all your work, there is legal help ( paralegals and such)that can help you with paperwork. If my MOM can do it, anyone can.

Your assuming that a landlord has to use all the money they have to save the house……what about credit cards to pay for these fees?

[Eugene]

if the tenant is smart, they won’t allow the eviction to go “uncontested”. In that event, the eviction will cost the landlord/owner a lot more than $499, that would be upfront money before any back rent is ever collected.

If the landlord is smart, he will be able to figure out how to file an unlawful detainer lawsuit without an attorney. All forms are available online, e.g.

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms/fillable/ud100.pdf

You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to fill that.

If the tenant is smart, he will pay up and move out as soon as they get the court notice – the cost of getting an eviction on your credit report far outweighs a couple months’ rent.

If the tenant is stupid, he will ignore the notice and end up being evicted by the sheriff.

The only situations where I can imagine the tenant trying to contest the eviction are a) there’s something wrong with the lease contract, or b) the tenant himself and/or one of his close friends is a lawyer.

I can’t imagine any sensible tenant throwing his money away on a lawyer trying to contest a hopeless case, knowing that he’ll have to pay landlord’s legal fees as well.

[Eugene]

if the tenant is smart, they won’t allow the eviction to go “uncontested”. In that event, the eviction will cost the landlord/owner a lot more than $499, that would be upfront money before any back rent is ever collected.

If the landlord is smart, he will be able to figure out how to file an unlawful detainer lawsuit without an attorney. All forms are available online, e.g.

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms/fillable/ud100.pdf

You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to fill that.

If the tenant is smart, he will pay up and move out as soon as they get the court notice – the cost of getting an eviction on your credit report far outweighs a couple months’ rent.

If the tenant is stupid, he will ignore the notice and end up being evicted by the sheriff.

The only situations where I can imagine the tenant trying to contest the eviction are a) there’s something wrong with the lease contract, or b) the tenant himself and/or one of his close friends is a lawyer.

I can’t imagine any sensible tenant throwing his money away on a lawyer trying to contest a hopeless case, knowing that he’ll have to pay landlord’s legal fees as well.

[Eugene]

if the tenant is smart, they won’t allow the eviction to go “uncontested”. In that event, the eviction will cost the landlord/owner a lot more than $499, that would be upfront money before any back rent is ever collected.

If the landlord is smart, he will be able to figure out how to file an unlawful detainer lawsuit without an attorney. All forms are available online, e.g.

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms/fillable/ud100.pdf

You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to fill that.

If the tenant is smart, he will pay up and move out as soon as they get the court notice – the cost of getting an eviction on your credit report far outweighs a couple months’ rent.

If the tenant is stupid, he will ignore the notice and end up being evicted by the sheriff.

The only situations where I can imagine the tenant trying to contest the eviction are a) there’s something wrong with the lease contract, or b) the tenant himself and/or one of his close friends is a lawyer.

I can’t imagine any sensible tenant throwing his money away on a lawyer trying to contest a hopeless case, knowing that he’ll have to pay landlord’s legal fees as well.

[Eugene]

if the tenant is smart, they won’t allow the eviction to go “uncontested”. In that event, the eviction will cost the landlord/owner a lot more than $499, that would be upfront money before any back rent is ever collected.

If the landlord is smart, he will be able to figure out how to file an unlawful detainer lawsuit without an attorney. All forms are available online, e.g.

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms/fillable/ud100.pdf

You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to fill that.

If the tenant is smart, he will pay up and move out as soon as they get the court notice – the cost of getting an eviction on your credit report far outweighs a couple months’ rent.

If the tenant is stupid, he will ignore the notice and end up being evicted by the sheriff.

The only situations where I can imagine the tenant trying to contest the eviction are a) there’s something wrong with the lease contract, or b) the tenant himself and/or one of his close friends is a lawyer.

I can’t imagine any sensible tenant throwing his money away on a lawyer trying to contest a hopeless case, knowing that he’ll have to pay landlord’s legal fees as well.

[Eugene]

if the tenant is smart, they won’t allow the eviction to go “uncontested”. In that event, the eviction will cost the landlord/owner a lot more than $499, that would be upfront money before any back rent is ever collected.

If the landlord is smart, he will be able to figure out how to file an unlawful detainer lawsuit without an attorney. All forms are available online, e.g.

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms/fillable/ud100.pdf

You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to fill that.

If the tenant is smart, he will pay up and move out as soon as they get the court notice – the cost of getting an eviction on your credit report far outweighs a couple months’ rent.

If the tenant is stupid, he will ignore the notice and end up being evicted by the sheriff.

The only situations where I can imagine the tenant trying to contest the eviction are a) there’s something wrong with the lease contract, or b) the tenant himself and/or one of his close friends is a lawyer.

I can’t imagine any sensible tenant throwing his money away on a lawyer trying to contest a hopeless case, knowing that he’ll have to pay landlord’s legal fees as well.

[Anonymous]

esmith… if the tenant is smart, they won’t allow the eviction to go “uncontested”. In that event, the eviction will cost the landlord/owner a lot more than $499, that would be upfront money before any back rent is ever collected.

You’re smart enough to know the $499 price advertised on that lawyer’s website is a sales tactic.

Lawyers don’t work for free, you should know better than that.

[Anonymous]

esmith… if the tenant is smart, they won’t allow the eviction to go “uncontested”. In that event, the eviction will cost the landlord/owner a lot more than $499, that would be upfront money before any back rent is ever collected.

You’re smart enough to know the $499 price advertised on that lawyer’s website is a sales tactic.

Lawyers don’t work for free, you should know better than that.

[Anonymous]

esmith… if the tenant is smart, they won’t allow the eviction to go “uncontested”. In that event, the eviction will cost the landlord/owner a lot more than $499, that would be upfront money before any back rent is ever collected.

You’re smart enough to know the $499 price advertised on that lawyer’s website is a sales tactic.

Lawyers don’t work for free, you should know better than that.

[Anonymous]

esmith… if the tenant is smart, they won’t allow the eviction to go “uncontested”. In that event, the eviction will cost the landlord/owner a lot more than $499, that would be upfront money before any back rent is ever collected.

You’re smart enough to know the $499 price advertised on that lawyer’s website is a sales tactic.

Lawyers don’t work for free, you should know better than that.

[Eugene]

Not true. It’s not that cheap. You need lawyer on retainer to file an unlawful detainer in Superior Court. You can’t file yourself.

If these are wannabe landlords, they probably don’t have an attorney. It’ll cost them about $3000 to get a lawyer on retainer. Plus they have to pay the filing fees.

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/other/landtenqna16.htm

Q. Do I need a lawyer to file or defend against an unlawful detainer lawsuit?
A. Almost everyone has the right to sue, or to defend him- or herself if sued, without hiring an attorney.

http://www.expressevictions.com/index.php

Uncontested eviction for $499
$150 – $400 attorney/contested fees

One week of recovered back-rent will pay for that.

[Eugene]

Not true. It’s not that cheap. You need lawyer on retainer to file an unlawful detainer in Superior Court. You can’t file yourself.

If these are wannabe landlords, they probably don’t have an attorney. It’ll cost them about $3000 to get a lawyer on retainer. Plus they have to pay the filing fees.

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/other/landtenqna16.htm

Q. Do I need a lawyer to file or defend against an unlawful detainer lawsuit?
A. Almost everyone has the right to sue, or to defend him- or herself if sued, without hiring an attorney.

http://www.expressevictions.com/index.php

Uncontested eviction for $499
$150 – $400 attorney/contested fees

One week of recovered back-rent will pay for that.

[Eugene]

Not true. It’s not that cheap. You need lawyer on retainer to file an unlawful detainer in Superior Court. You can’t file yourself.

If these are wannabe landlords, they probably don’t have an attorney. It’ll cost them about $3000 to get a lawyer on retainer. Plus they have to pay the filing fees.

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/other/landtenqna16.htm

Q. Do I need a lawyer to file or defend against an unlawful detainer lawsuit?
A. Almost everyone has the right to sue, or to defend him- or herself if sued, without hiring an attorney.

http://www.expressevictions.com/index.php

Uncontested eviction for $499
$150 – $400 attorney/contested fees

One week of recovered back-rent will pay for that.

[Eugene]

Not true. It’s not that cheap. You need lawyer on retainer to file an unlawful detainer in Superior Court. You can’t file yourself.

If these are wannabe landlords, they probably don’t have an attorney. It’ll cost them about $3000 to get a lawyer on retainer. Plus they have to pay the filing fees.

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/other/landtenqna16.htm

Q. Do I need a lawyer to file or defend against an unlawful detainer lawsuit?
A. Almost everyone has the right to sue, or to defend him- or herself if sued, without hiring an attorney.

http://www.expressevictions.com/index.php

Uncontested eviction for $499
$150 – $400 attorney/contested fees

One week of recovered back-rent will pay for that.

[patientlywaiting]

” The fee to file the eviction lawsuit is on the order of $200. These lawsuits are common and they move forward quickly. You will get evicted anyway;”

Not true. It’s not that cheap. You need lawyer on retainer to file an unlawful detainer in Superior Court. You can’t file yourself.

If these are wannabe landlords, they probably don’t have an attorney. It’ll cost them about $3000 to get a lawyer on retainer. Plus they have to pay the filing fees.

I would say that chances are good that owners in distress won’t do anything. First, they need to notify you. And you can always make good on your contract before it gets to the court date. If playing hardball can save thousands in not paying rent, you might want to give it a whirl.

It’s not that easy being a landlord. Don’t think you can just sit back and collect the rent.

[patientlywaiting]

” The fee to file the eviction lawsuit is on the order of $200. These lawsuits are common and they move forward quickly. You will get evicted anyway;”

Not true. It’s not that cheap. You need lawyer on retainer to file an unlawful detainer in Superior Court. You can’t file yourself.

If these are wannabe landlords, they probably don’t have an attorney. It’ll cost them about $3000 to get a lawyer on retainer. Plus they have to pay the filing fees.

I would say that chances are good that owners in distress won’t do anything. First, they need to notify you. And you can always make good on your contract before it gets to the court date. If playing hardball can save thousands in not paying rent, you might want to give it a whirl.

It’s not that easy being a landlord. Don’t think you can just sit back and collect the rent.

[patientlywaiting]

” The fee to file the eviction lawsuit is on the order of $200. These lawsuits are common and they move forward quickly. You will get evicted anyway;”

Not true. It’s not that cheap. You need lawyer on retainer to file an unlawful detainer in Superior Court. You can’t file yourself.

If these are wannabe landlords, they probably don’t have an attorney. It’ll cost them about $3000 to get a lawyer on retainer. Plus they have to pay the filing fees.

I would say that chances are good that owners in distress won’t do anything. First, they need to notify you. And you can always make good on your contract before it gets to the court date. If playing hardball can save thousands in not paying rent, you might want to give it a whirl.

It’s not that easy being a landlord. Don’t think you can just sit back and collect the rent.

[patientlywaiting]

” The fee to file the eviction lawsuit is on the order of $200. These lawsuits are common and they move forward quickly. You will get evicted anyway;”

Not true. It’s not that cheap. You need lawyer on retainer to file an unlawful detainer in Superior Court. You can’t file yourself.

If these are wannabe landlords, they probably don’t have an attorney. It’ll cost them about $3000 to get a lawyer on retainer. Plus they have to pay the filing fees.

I would say that chances are good that owners in distress won’t do anything. First, they need to notify you. And you can always make good on your contract before it gets to the court date. If playing hardball can save thousands in not paying rent, you might want to give it a whirl.

It’s not that easy being a landlord. Don’t think you can just sit back and collect the rent.

[dharmagirl]

I realize there is probably no way to find out if the landlord has stopped making mortgage payments…

However, is there a way to find out if a homeowner is current on their TAXES? My guess is, if they are about to default on a mortgage they may just stop paying taxes…I mean, why not?

I’m not sure if there is a way to look that up in Riverside County…is it public information?

Thoughts?

[gn]

I realize there is probably no way to find out if the landlord has stopped making mortgage payments…

Yes, there is. When the landlord is more than 3 months late, the lender files a NOD (notice of default) with the county courthouse. This information is public.

If you have access to http://www.foreclosure.com or http://www.foreclosureradar.com you'll be able to see this.

 

[gn]

I realize there is probably no way to find out if the landlord has stopped making mortgage payments…

Yes, there is. When the landlord is more than 3 months late, the lender files a NOD (notice of default) with the county courthouse. This information is public.

If you have access to http://www.foreclosure.com or http://www.foreclosureradar.com you'll be able to see this.

 

[gn]

I realize there is probably no way to find out if the landlord has stopped making mortgage payments…

Yes, there is. When the landlord is more than 3 months late, the lender files a NOD (notice of default) with the county courthouse. This information is public.

If you have access to http://www.foreclosure.com or http://www.foreclosureradar.com you'll be able to see this.

 

[gn]

I realize there is probably no way to find out if the landlord has stopped making mortgage payments…

Yes, there is. When the landlord is more than 3 months late, the lender files a NOD (notice of default) with the county courthouse. This information is public.

If you have access to http://www.foreclosure.com or http://www.foreclosureradar.com you'll be able to see this.

 

[gn]

I realize there is probably no way to find out if the landlord has stopped making mortgage payments…

Yes, there is. When the landlord is more than 3 months late, the lender files a NOD (notice of default) with the county courthouse. This information is public.

If you have access to http://www.foreclosure.com or http://www.foreclosureradar.com you'll be able to see this.

 

[dharmagirl]

I realize there is probably no way to find out if the landlord has stopped making mortgage payments…

However, is there a way to find out if a homeowner is current on their TAXES? My guess is, if they are about to default on a mortgage they may just stop paying taxes…I mean, why not?

I’m not sure if there is a way to look that up in Riverside County…is it public information?

Thoughts?

[dharmagirl]

I realize there is probably no way to find out if the landlord has stopped making mortgage payments…

However, is there a way to find out if a homeowner is current on their TAXES? My guess is, if they are about to default on a mortgage they may just stop paying taxes…I mean, why not?

I’m not sure if there is a way to look that up in Riverside County…is it public information?

Thoughts?

[dharmagirl]

I realize there is probably no way to find out if the landlord has stopped making mortgage payments…

However, is there a way to find out if a homeowner is current on their TAXES? My guess is, if they are about to default on a mortgage they may just stop paying taxes…I mean, why not?

I’m not sure if there is a way to look that up in Riverside County…is it public information?

Thoughts?

[dharmagirl]

I realize there is probably no way to find out if the landlord has stopped making mortgage payments…

However, is there a way to find out if a homeowner is current on their TAXES? My guess is, if they are about to default on a mortgage they may just stop paying taxes…I mean, why not?

I’m not sure if there is a way to look that up in Riverside County…is it public information?

Thoughts?

[Eugene]

So, if my landlord stop paying his mortgage, what are my rights ? If I stop paying rent after he stop paying the mortgage, can he evict me ?

Your lease agreement is a contract between you and the landlord. Your landlord’s mortgage is a contract between him and the lender. Unless there is a clause in your contract that requires your landlord to pay his mortgage (I’m pretty sure there isn’t), these two contracts are independent of each other.

Yes, the owner can evict you, but why would he?

At the very least the owner will take your security deposit, and he could take you to the court. The fee to file the eviction lawsuit is on the order of $200. These lawsuits are common and they move forward quickly. You will get evicted anyway; the judge will make you responsible for paying back-rent, landlord’s legal fees (including the filing fee), and up to $600 as a penalty; and you’ll get an eviction recorded on your credit report, making you a persona non grata for all homeowner-landlords for the next seven years. If you’re still in the house five days after the judgment, the sheriff will come and physically remove you from the property.

http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/evictions.shtml

[Eugene]

So, if my landlord stop paying his mortgage, what are my rights ? If I stop paying rent after he stop paying the mortgage, can he evict me ?

Your lease agreement is a contract between you and the landlord. Your landlord’s mortgage is a contract between him and the lender. Unless there is a clause in your contract that requires your landlord to pay his mortgage (I’m pretty sure there isn’t), these two contracts are independent of each other.

Yes, the owner can evict you, but why would he?

At the very least the owner will take your security deposit, and he could take you to the court. The fee to file the eviction lawsuit is on the order of $200. These lawsuits are common and they move forward quickly. You will get evicted anyway; the judge will make you responsible for paying back-rent, landlord’s legal fees (including the filing fee), and up to $600 as a penalty; and you’ll get an eviction recorded on your credit report, making you a persona non grata for all homeowner-landlords for the next seven years. If you’re still in the house five days after the judgment, the sheriff will come and physically remove you from the property.

http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/evictions.shtml

[Eugene]

So, if my landlord stop paying his mortgage, what are my rights ? If I stop paying rent after he stop paying the mortgage, can he evict me ?

Your lease agreement is a contract between you and the landlord. Your landlord’s mortgage is a contract between him and the lender. Unless there is a clause in your contract that requires your landlord to pay his mortgage (I’m pretty sure there isn’t), these two contracts are independent of each other.

Yes, the owner can evict you, but why would he?

At the very least the owner will take your security deposit, and he could take you to the court. The fee to file the eviction lawsuit is on the order of $200. These lawsuits are common and they move forward quickly. You will get evicted anyway; the judge will make you responsible for paying back-rent, landlord’s legal fees (including the filing fee), and up to $600 as a penalty; and you’ll get an eviction recorded on your credit report, making you a persona non grata for all homeowner-landlords for the next seven years. If you’re still in the house five days after the judgment, the sheriff will come and physically remove you from the property.

http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/evictions.shtml

[Eugene]

So, if my landlord stop paying his mortgage, what are my rights ? If I stop paying rent after he stop paying the mortgage, can he evict me ?

Your lease agreement is a contract between you and the landlord. Your landlord’s mortgage is a contract between him and the lender. Unless there is a clause in your contract that requires your landlord to pay his mortgage (I’m pretty sure there isn’t), these two contracts are independent of each other.

Yes, the owner can evict you, but why would he?

At the very least the owner will take your security deposit, and he could take you to the court. The fee to file the eviction lawsuit is on the order of $200. These lawsuits are common and they move forward quickly. You will get evicted anyway; the judge will make you responsible for paying back-rent, landlord’s legal fees (including the filing fee), and up to $600 as a penalty; and you’ll get an eviction recorded on your credit report, making you a persona non grata for all homeowner-landlords for the next seven years. If you’re still in the house five days after the judgment, the sheriff will come and physically remove you from the property.

http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/evictions.shtml

[Anonymous]

“If I stop paying rent after he stop paying the mortgage, can he evict me ?”

Yes, the owner can evict you, but why would he? If he’s truly going to walk away from the house, why would he spend money to initiate an eviction process against you? He would be throwing good money after bad money.

However, keep in mind that the foreclosure process is taking approximately 8 months or longer. Therefore, if he’s a dirty landlord/owner and you stop paying rent, he may try to get you out of there and deceive another family by getting them in there and collecting rent from them until the Sheriff comes and puts them out on the street.

[Anonymous]

“If I stop paying rent after he stop paying the mortgage, can he evict me ?”

Yes, the owner can evict you, but why would he? If he’s truly going to walk away from the house, why would he spend money to initiate an eviction process against you? He would be throwing good money after bad money.

However, keep in mind that the foreclosure process is taking approximately 8 months or longer. Therefore, if he’s a dirty landlord/owner and you stop paying rent, he may try to get you out of there and deceive another family by getting them in there and collecting rent from them until the Sheriff comes and puts them out on the street.

[Anonymous]

“If I stop paying rent after he stop paying the mortgage, can he evict me ?”

Yes, the owner can evict you, but why would he? If he’s truly going to walk away from the house, why would he spend money to initiate an eviction process against you? He would be throwing good money after bad money.

However, keep in mind that the foreclosure process is taking approximately 8 months or longer. Therefore, if he’s a dirty landlord/owner and you stop paying rent, he may try to get you out of there and deceive another family by getting them in there and collecting rent from them until the Sheriff comes and puts them out on the street.

[Anonymous]

“If I stop paying rent after he stop paying the mortgage, can he evict me ?”

Yes, the owner can evict you, but why would he? If he’s truly going to walk away from the house, why would he spend money to initiate an eviction process against you? He would be throwing good money after bad money.

However, keep in mind that the foreclosure process is taking approximately 8 months or longer. Therefore, if he’s a dirty landlord/owner and you stop paying rent, he may try to get you out of there and deceive another family by getting them in there and collecting rent from them until the Sheriff comes and puts them out on the street.

[gn]

radelow,

I’m renting a house too. So, if my landlord stop paying his mortgage, what are my rights ? If I stop paying rent after he stop paying the mortgage, can he evict me ?

[gn]

radelow,

I’m renting a house too. So, if my landlord stop paying his mortgage, what are my rights ? If I stop paying rent after he stop paying the mortgage, can he evict me ?

[gn]

radelow,

I’m renting a house too. So, if my landlord stop paying his mortgage, what are my rights ? If I stop paying rent after he stop paying the mortgage, can he evict me ?

[gn]

radelow,

I’m renting a house too. So, if my landlord stop paying his mortgage, what are my rights ? If I stop paying rent after he stop paying the mortgage, can he evict me ?

[DWCAP]

Just a random question, but what happens to your security deposit in a foreclosure? I know LL’s are suppose to protect it and all, but they are also suppose to pay the morgage, and we wouldnt be there if they were. So what happens if the house slips in a NOT, and the LL happened to dip into the security deposit to help with their own personal “subprime liquidy crisis”? If they declare Bankrupcy, then what? Renter is out a G or two and ????????

I guess if that happened I wouldnt have any problem not paying the rent for the last month or so. With the banks 30 day notice that is 60 days to find a new place and save up. Otherwise pay the rent and move on with your lives. Seems kinda backwards to me to get all pissed when these people bought houses they had no intention of paying for when you are renting houses you have no intention of paying for.

[DWCAP]

Just a random question, but what happens to your security deposit in a foreclosure? I know LL’s are suppose to protect it and all, but they are also suppose to pay the morgage, and we wouldnt be there if they were. So what happens if the house slips in a NOT, and the LL happened to dip into the security deposit to help with their own personal “subprime liquidy crisis”? If they declare Bankrupcy, then what? Renter is out a G or two and ????????

I guess if that happened I wouldnt have any problem not paying the rent for the last month or so. With the banks 30 day notice that is 60 days to find a new place and save up. Otherwise pay the rent and move on with your lives. Seems kinda backwards to me to get all pissed when these people bought houses they had no intention of paying for when you are renting houses you have no intention of paying for.

[DWCAP]

Just a random question, but what happens to your security deposit in a foreclosure? I know LL’s are suppose to protect it and all, but they are also suppose to pay the morgage, and we wouldnt be there if they were. So what happens if the house slips in a NOT, and the LL happened to dip into the security deposit to help with their own personal “subprime liquidy crisis”? If they declare Bankrupcy, then what? Renter is out a G or two and ????????

I guess if that happened I wouldnt have any problem not paying the rent for the last month or so. With the banks 30 day notice that is 60 days to find a new place and save up. Otherwise pay the rent and move on with your lives. Seems kinda backwards to me to get all pissed when these people bought houses they had no intention of paying for when you are renting houses you have no intention of paying for.

[DWCAP]

Just a random question, but what happens to your security deposit in a foreclosure? I know LL’s are suppose to protect it and all, but they are also suppose to pay the morgage, and we wouldnt be there if they were. So what happens if the house slips in a NOT, and the LL happened to dip into the security deposit to help with their own personal “subprime liquidy crisis”? If they declare Bankrupcy, then what? Renter is out a G or two and ????????

I guess if that happened I wouldnt have any problem not paying the rent for the last month or so. With the banks 30 day notice that is 60 days to find a new place and save up. Otherwise pay the rent and move on with your lives. Seems kinda backwards to me to get all pissed when these people bought houses they had no intention of paying for when you are renting houses you have no intention of paying for.

[DWCAP]

Just a random question, but what happens to your security deposit in a foreclosure? I know LL’s are suppose to protect it and all, but they are also suppose to pay the morgage, and we wouldnt be there if they were. So what happens if the house slips in a NOT, and the LL happened to dip into the security deposit to help with their own personal “subprime liquidy crisis”? If they declare Bankrupcy, then what? Renter is out a G or two and ????????

I guess if that happened I wouldnt have any problem not paying the rent for the last month or so. With the banks 30 day notice that is 60 days to find a new place and save up. Otherwise pay the rent and move on with your lives. Seems kinda backwards to me to get all pissed when these people bought houses they had no intention of paying for when you are renting houses you have no intention of paying for.

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