Trial Preparation
What do I need to get ready for court?
Arrive at least 30min before your appointed time for court.
No shorts, tank tops, or children under 18.
No shorts, tank tops, or children under 18.
Bring To Court
⦁ All accounting records
⦁ Maintenance receipts
⦁ Print out any text messages or emails that you feel may be pertinent to winning your case
⦁ The judge will not look at phones or any electronic devices
⦁ Keep in mind that you may feel yours is a cut and dry case but often times the tenants will prepare statements about their living condition you may not expect.
⦁ The only way to convince the judge to believe you and not them is by having any kind of written evidence to show him. That is why we encourage you to bring your whole file.
⦁ Maintenance receipts
⦁ Print out any text messages or emails that you feel may be pertinent to winning your case
⦁ The judge will not look at phones or any electronic devices
⦁ Keep in mind that you may feel yours is a cut and dry case but often times the tenants will prepare statements about their living condition you may not expect.
⦁ The only way to convince the judge to believe you and not them is by having any kind of written evidence to show him. That is why we encourage you to bring your whole file.
What The Judge Asks
You will be asked in court if your tenant is still in possession of your property. If by some chance they have vacated prior to court, or even turn in keys in court, the judge will not proceed with your case that day. You will have two options:
⦁ Convert your case to civil court in San Bernardino at which time should seek additional counsel that practices that area of law.
⦁ Dismiss your current unlawful detainer case and pursue the tenant in small claims court for any monetary damages owed to you.
⦁ Convert your case to civil court in San Bernardino at which time should seek additional counsel that practices that area of law.
⦁ Dismiss your current unlawful detainer case and pursue the tenant in small claims court for any monetary damages owed to you.