NORTH STATE EVICTION
~eviction services for landlords and property managers~
Serving Northern California
We are a licensed Unlawful Detainer Assistant business - licensed in the state of California to help the public with the ministerial tasks involved in filing an eviction case.
We are a “Self-help Service” business for those who wish to litigate their own claims, yet prefer or require ministerial assistance such as typing forms, filing documents at the courthouse or electronically, and arranging for service of process.
As a “Self-help Service” we provide our clients general published factual information pertaining to unlawful detainer procedures, rights, or obligations. We also provide access to the forms adopted by the Judicial Council specifically for unlawful detainer claims, and other helpful published legal documents for self-litigants.
Put another way, you make all the substantive decisions while our job is to turn your decisions into documents that get filed with the court.
Many unlawful detainer claims are beyond the scope of what a “Self-help Service” can legally and practically assist with, and we promise to let you know when your claim requires the services of an attorney.
Nonetheless, we encourage and champion those who wish to save themselves fistfuls of money by accessing the justice system as a self-litigant.
Services start at $650. Contact us at 916.604.9605, and we'll email you a Price List.
WE ARE NOT ATTORNEYS.
NORTH STATE EVICTION IS NOT A LAW FIRM AND IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR AN ATTORNEY OR LAW FIRM.
The Eviction Process In A Nutshell
Prepare and Serve Notice
Prepare and File Case Documents
Serve Tenant With Case Documents
Take Default or Go To Trial
Sheriff Completes the Lockout
Just Some Food For Thought
Before you serve that notice...
We love our clients, but they often wait until after they serve a notice before they call us. Call us first to make sure the notice meets all requirements. We will point you to the most up-to-date information.
Remember - it's a process!
Although evictions in California are intended to be "speedy" summary proceedings - and is the fastest civil trial proceeding in California - it is still a process. Since COVID-19, the process takes longer in most jurisdictions. The sooner you start, the sooner you'll be done!
Landlords are under attack.
There's no other way to say it. The moratorium really put the squeeze on landlords, and if some of our elected leaders have their way, landlords will be prevented from accessing the credit reports of potential tenants. Here at North State Eviction, we understand your frustration.
Is Small Claims Right For You?
Have you considered bringing a Small Claims case against your tenant? These are the things you should know:
Whether your tenant has moved or still lives on the property, you can obtain a judgment against your tenant for rent that came due during the COVID-19 moratorium - or at any time.
The normal cap for Small Claims is $10,000, but the cap has been lifted for landlords who lost rental income during the moratorium.
If you applied for Rental Assistance, but received no funds, you can file a Small Claims case today, no matter how much money your tenant owes you.
Securing a Small Claims judgment against your tenant allows you to legally require your tenant provide information concerning their employment, bank accounts, and other assets.
Even if your tenant does not have the ability to pay at this time, securing a judgment by recording an abstract of judgment with the County Recorder assures that your tenant will need to pay the judgment before buying real estate - no matter how far into the future that might be.
Small Claims cases are inexpensive and informal; the filing fee is $30, $50 or $75, depending on the amount of your claim.
Small Claims cases are intended to be simple procedures that allow anybody access to the court system, but the reality is that it can still present a challenge to the first time user. We can help with preparation of forms, electronic and in-person filing, and service of process.
Our fee to get you to the judgment stage is $299 - excluding filing and service fees.
Our Testimonials
Satisfied Clients
"Rae and Christina were great. I was pretty stressed out about this tenant - hadn't paid in months. He wasn't going to leave until he realized we were serious. Word of advice - don't wait on promises. You can always dismiss the case later. I would definitely recommend North State. They got me through a stressful time." ~Ed. J.
"North State helped me to evict a tenant who was causing a lot of problems for the other tenants, and pretty quickly considering the Covid moratorium. I would definitely use them again."
~R. Bellido
"I had to evict a family member who had just refused to move on. It was one of the hardest things I've had to do, but I got it done with North State's help. I would use them again if the need arose." ~C. Johnston
Get in Touch
Whether you are just considering your options, or have made a solid decision to move forward with an eviction or small claims case, we've got time to answer your questions.
Be sure to ask for our current Price List.
Email us at info@northstateeviction.com
Call or text 916.604.9605