The landlord must begin the eviction process by giving you appropriate written notice. This notice may either be a 3-day, 30-day, or 60-day depending on the reason for eviction.
Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.
California Eviction Timeline StageTimeframe Court Hearing or Trial Within 20 days of tenant's response Issuing the Writ of Possession 1–5 days after the court judgment Serving the Writ of Possession 5 days Physical Eviction After 5-day notice expires5 more rows •
Small claims basics Generally, you can only sue for up to $12,500 in small claims court (or up to $6,250 if you're a business). You can ask a lawyer for advice before you go to court, but you can't have one with you in court.
Monetary Limits Usually, the most "a natural person" can ask for is $12,500; however, you are limited to filing no more than two claims anywhere in the State of California for over $2,500 in one calendar year. You may file an unlimited amount of claims for $2,500 or less.
Divorce Records Are Available Online The electronic docket will also include a list of all the orders issued by the judge in the case. The electronic docket does not include copies of the parties' filings. Courts in California also make some court documents available online.
Records such as court orders, divorce decrees, and wills are only available from the Sacramento Superior Court: For court orders or divorce records contact the Civil Division at (916) 874-5522.
Records such as court orders, divorce decrees, and wills are only available from the Sacramento Superior Court: For court orders or divorce records contact the Civil Division at (916) 874-5522. For wills and other probate records contact the Probate Unit at (916) 875-3400.
Family Law records are public records subject to public view and copying, unless they are confidential by operation of law or sealed by the court.