If I received a unlawful detainer notice 2 days ago, should I answer the notice or not?
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If I received a unlawful detainer notice 2 days ago, should I answer the notice or not?
I did offer to pay the plantiff the 1 month that I am late for rent but they would not except.
Asked on January 11, 2013 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You have to answer: if you don't, you will lose by default (like forfeiting a ball game). You want to make sure you appear for any court date; bring with you all the money that you owe, since if you are willing and able to pay all rent owed, if the reason for the eviction was nonpayment, you generally should not then be evicted.
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