Judgment Against Property For Rem In Santa Clara
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Place a lien on property. To do this, fill out an EJ-001 Abstract of Judgment form and take it to the clerk's office. After the clerk stamps it, record it at the County Recorder's Office in the county where the property is located.
File an Abstract of Judgment after Winning a Lawsuit Any time you win a lawsuit, you can put a lien on the defendant's real estate by recording an Abstract of Judgment in the Recorder's Office of the county where the real estate is located.
This period generally ranges from 3 to 10 years, depending on the location. For example, in California, landlords have up to 4 years to take legal action to recover unpaid rent, starting from the date the rent was due.
However, a new law was passed in October 2019, AB 1482, which provides protections for many renters throughout California starting on January 1, 2020. Under AB 1482, if your unit is covered by the new law, your landlord can only increase your rent by about 8.3% per year (in Santa Clara County).
For example, in California, landlords have up to 4 years to take legal action to recover unpaid rent, starting from the date the rent was due. Always consult local laws, legal experts, or the housing authority in their area to obtain precise information relevant to your situation.
A landlord may see taking on a tenant with a judgment as a huge risk, but they might be willing to overlook that risk if you provide a large deposit as insurance. This will give them confidence in your ability to make future rental payments.
