How long must an apartment give you to move after you’re evicted?
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How long must an apartment give you to move after you’re evicted?
My mother passed away a week ago. I hav been trying to get her apartment cleared out of all important personal belongings. Today there was a 3 day or evict notice on door. I have not told the apartment yet due to waiting on death certificate. How long can they legally give before they can take over?
Asked on July 9, 2012 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
Cameron Norris, Esq. / Law Office of Gary W. Norris
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You have about 8 days.
The eviction notice has to be served first. Then if you don't leave within 3 days, the landlord can go to court and get what is called a writ of possession. Then you have 5 days to get out. At the end of those 5 days, the Sheriff can forcibly remove you from the premises.
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