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Enforcing unlawful detainer judgment in california?
Have won my case against tenant and filed writ of possession. The tenant moved out and returned keys before lockout occurred so lockout request was cancelled. As I understand I have to file writ of judgment for the money now. Can the rental rate be added to judgment for those days from court date till tenant moved out as well as the fees the sheriff charged? How does the eviction and judgment show up on the tenants credit report? What do you have to keep in mind in the future to keep the judgment on the books so when defendent has money you can attempt to collect? I'm guessing there is some type of period the judgment is good for and might have to be reinstated or refiled?
1 month ago - 2 answers
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You may want to assign your judgment to a collection agency... as they handle everything that you speak of.... The agency I work for charges 35% but you don't have to worry about the credit reporting and all the court paperwork and the legal issues.
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I work at a collection agency and deal with evictions and enforcement of money judgments
by JENNIFER
1 month ago
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I dont know how many days tenant had to vacate after you won your case. Isnt that in your court papers? Why are you concerned about the tenant's credit report? The court will garnish any income tenant has and it will be sent to you. The judgment is on record and since everything is computerized, they cannot avoid payment, even a tax refund, or any income will be attached. Lien holds until debt is paid.
by jennifer- 1 month ago