Tenant Eviction Rights California

Summary

The tenant is facing eviction in California and is concerned about her late husbands belongings stored in the landlords garage. The landlord, who was a friend of the husband, plans to sell these items without providing any notice. The tenant has not been able to contact the landlord and is seeking advice on her rights and possible legal recourse. The tenant has been advised to contact local legal aid organizations for assistance.

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Well I'm I process of being evicted I already file answer against landlord now to let you know the landlord was friend if my husband's which he passed away fee years ago from the time he passed landlord now my living situation as far as being able pay full rent anyways time went on still had good relation so I thought I mean we went store together when I bbq she was always giving a plate so forth before I moved to California my husband was handy man for her and she has property next door to where I'm renting and my husband used the garage for storage to keep his tools and other belongings in there I just found out my landlord and her brother are planning on having yard sale to try and sell my husband's and son's belongings can she do this I was never asked to remove my husband's belongings at any time while she evicted me
What state are you currently residing in? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information regarding your eviction and property rights.
California
What is the current status of your eviction process?
I called yesterday to see if there's court day and there isn't one yet
Did you receive a formal eviction notice from your landlord? In California, landlords must provide a written notice before eviction.
I did but it wasn't serverd to me thand in hand
What type of eviction notice did you receive and how was it delivered to you? In California, eviction notices should be personally delivered, left with another person at the home, or posted on the property.
First in may the front neibor came and gave me 3 day pay or quit she found on her door I tried email landlord next-day to talk about what I can do I mean time my son had $ to give her but she said she couldn't have contact with me her lawyer said then following month my younger son found eviction papers on our walk way
What is the reason given for your eviction in the notice?
Unlawfully detainer
Did you receive a written notice to remove your husband's belongings from the garage? In California, landlords must provide a written notice before disposing of a tenant's property.
No
Did you inform your landlord about your husband's belongings in the garage before or after receiving the eviction notice?
My landlord and husband were friends and she allowed him to store his stuff in there for years I've been here for over 5 years and I know my husband's stuff was there way before I moved from Vegas to California
Did your landlord give you a written notice about the yard sale or her intention to sell your husband's belongings?
She told her brothers my husband was taking advantage of her she never knew his stuff was there so now they feel obligated to and no Iandlord hasn't said it given me any kind of noticed I found out thru the tenant next door where belongig stored
Did you have any written agreement with the landlord about storing your husband's belongings in the garage?
No this was between him and her but all my kids know she allowed him to have it there he was her handy man while we lived here
Did your husband have any written agreement with the landlord about storing his belongings in the garage?
Not that I know off but I don't if this matters or not at one point of time the landlord and my husband had more than a friendship while I lived in Vegas my husband would come to cali to work he was longshore man so they ended up cisr
Did your husband leave a will or any other legal document that might indicate who owns his belongings now?
No he never had will and his passing was unexpected
Did your husband have any children or other next of kin who might have a claim to his belongings?
It's me and our * kids we have together
What is the estimated value of your husband's belongings stored in the garage?
I would say with all tools and * gallon fish tank plus working matiral between */15k
What steps have you taken so far to prevent the sale of your husband's belongings?
I haven't I just found out last nite bout 8pm then got up this morning got hold you to see what can I do if yard sales goes on
Have you informed your landlord about your claim to your husband's belongings and your objection to the yard sale?
I haven't been able gethild of her and when I do email her I don't get answers I'm trying to get her brothers number since I heard they are now new landlords but haven't been able to get that
Have you considered seeking legal representation to help you navigate this situation?
I don't know where to go plus I'm on oxygen and fixed income
Have you contacted any local legal aid organizations or pro bono law firms? They often provide free or low-cost legal assistance to individuals with limited income.
No I haven't do I uslook hem up as pro Bono
What city in California are you located in? This will help me provide you with contact details for local legal aid organizations or pro bono law firms.
I'm in harbor city ca *
Have you considered contacting the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles? They provide free legal assistance. Their contact number is (*) *-*.
I call that number
What was the response when you called the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles?
Oh I haven't yet
When do you plan to contact the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles? They can provide you with legal assistance regarding your eviction and property rights.
I guess soon I'm finish talking to you
What is the date of the planned yard sale? This information can help determine the urgency of your situation.
I haven't gotten that Infirmatiin
Do you have any documentation or proof that your husband's belongings are stored in the garage? This could be helpful in your case.
My kids the neibors where the garage is cause my older son has this in there also
What kind of items does your older son have stored in the garage?
Mechanic. Tool box many boxes if shoes few other things I can't say but can call him
What is the estimated value of your son's belongings in the garage?
Well I added his stuff with my husband's but aline maybe *)4k
I add value of my son's belongings with my husband's buy my
What is the estimated total value of your son's belongings?
Sons belongigs bout */* k
*/4k
What steps have you taken to secure your son's belongings in the garage?