Fast Evictions By Link How long will it take to evict my tenant What are the typical tenant tactics that can delay an eviction? What do I do if my tenant contacts me after an evitction lawsuit has been filed against the tenant? What if I receive money from my tenant after the lawsuit is filed? May I enter into any agreements with the tenant after the lawsuit is filed? Link for Landlords May I enter the premises of the tenant once a lawsuit has been filed? Do I need to send a security deposit statement to the tenant even if I have filed an eviction lawsuit? Will I obtain a money judgement against my tenant? Can I collect upon the money judgment? How long is my judgement valid? Experienced Representation What is an "abstract of judgment"? How shall I Know when the sheriff will evict my tenant? What happens when I meet the sheriff at the tenancy premises? What shall I do with the personal property of the tenant that was left behind? What if the tenant demands that I return the personal property? More than evictions If the tenant does not claim and pay for the storage costs of the personal property after the 15/18 day period, what do I do? May I sue my tenant for damages to the property that are not covered By the security deposit? What are the landlord's risks associated with the filing of a lawsuit for unlawful detainer (eviction lawsuit)? How will I know when I can take possession of the tenancy premises; Why can't I take possession immediately? Why can't I just turn off the utilities? Representing Landlords since 1979 Is there a specific period of time allowed to consider a rental applicant before making a decision and informing the applicant? A prospective renter said that I had only 24 hours to inform him after running a credit check. Other tenants in the apartment building where I live make a lot of noise at all hours. Is there a law against such behavior? I would like to change the terms of the lease with my tenant to increase the monthly rent and to have her be responsible for the utility bills. What type of notice is necessary? My residential tenant has demanded that I install a separate telephone line for his internet use, am I required to do so? Can my tenant just change the door locks and not provide me with a set of keys? The answers to the "Frequently Asked Questions" do not constitute legal advice, nor does the reading of this information create an attorney client relationship with the reader. For proper application of the information contained in these articles, you are advised to seek the assistance of an attorney whose practice emphasizes landlord-tenant law.