Eviction blues

Eviction is the most challenging legal process a landlord in San Diego must endure. Some tenants need to be removed from a rental house, but this is not easy. Anyone who is a property owner must deal with various problems concerning eviction.

There Must Be a Legitimate Reason 

Landlords in San Diego have a complex responsibility regarding tenant relations. Every effort must be made to maintain clear and concise lines of communication. However, there are situations where a tenant needs to be evicted. There must be a just cause, such as failure to pay rent or causing substantial damage to the rental property. It is critical to know the legally mandated reasons for evicting a person. A landlord should keep detailed records of property maintenance and communications issues. This includes evidence of nonpayment and serious breaches of the lease.

It Is a Process 

Evicting a tenant in San Diego requires strict adherence to mandated legal procedures. The process is long and complicated; no one should try it unless they are familiar with the specific laws involved. Landlords must provide written notice of eviction to the tenant, attend an eviction hearing, and, if necessary, have law enforcement assist with executing the Writ of Possession after a successful court ruling.

The tenant must receive a fair hearing in response to any complaints raised. That must be in front of a judge. Tenants are permitted to defend themselves against any claims and be able to negotiate a reasonable solution to the problem. Tenants can have legal representation at any of those hearings. What is important to remember is that a landlord cannot arbitrarily evict a tenant.

Eviction itself may require the sheriff’s department to remove the tenant from the property. That will be a stressful situation, but it might be needed. We want to remind you that the eviction process can take weeks or even months, during which time the landlord might not be able to collect rent.

Mistakes happen, but if they occur during the eviction process landlord may be forced to start all over again. Additionally, the tenant might act against the landlord if the wrong information is supplied or there is evidence of discriminatory behavior. This is all a major headache for most landlords, and a new property owner in San Diego might need help understanding what to do. These are arguments for having a third-party involved.

Property Management Companies Will Help 

Some professionals can assist landlords in managing rental properties. Property management companies are established to provide various services to a landlord. Eviction is something that the management property companies are familiar with and can follow the process. They can ensure everything is in order before it is presented to the authorities, and, just as importantly, the property management company can negotiate a solution that avoids anger or stress. Alta Vista Properties is a property management company in San Diego with considerable experience in tenant relations.

An Ounce of Prevention 

Problems do not have to turn into crises if clear communication and transparency exist. We spend much time developing tenant relations and frequently communicating with the tenants. If there are problems, we move to resolve them quickly. For example, we use electronic transfers so that rent is paid promptly. We also have a page on our website for tenants to report damage or other problems.

We are familiar with the eviction process and know how to get through it. Everything is in order before the hearings, and we present our case professionally. We know what to do in this situation. We can take a lot of stress off a landlord's mind with all our services.

We welcome an opportunity to tell you more about how we manage evictions.

Good tenant relations are essential to any successful rental business. Following the suggestions we recommend is just part of the process. Please do inquire at any time about our property management services. You can reach us at 858-274-3600 or by email at info@altavistaProperties.net. 

We look forward to hearing from you and answering your questions about what we do as a property management company in San Diego