Eviction Process And Disability

Summary

In California, the eviction summons is typically delivered in person, but can also be mailed or posted on your door. You generally have 5 days to respond if served in person, and 15 days if served by mail or posting. Disability may provide protection under Fair Housing Laws, allowing for reasonable accommodation. Contact local legal aid organizations like Project Sentinel or the Law Foundation of Silicon Valley for further assistance.

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San Jose California
Hello ****, it's great to meet you. Could you please tell me more about the specific legal issue you're facing in San Jose, California?
I had to sell my home to avoid traditional foreclosure auction. The new owners gave me till March *, * to move out. I am disabled and was unable to secure housing due to low finances. I recently was approved for SSDI. The new owners have started the eviction process. I received the courtesy notice Saturday, April *, *. I know that I should be receiving the summons shortly. How is the summons delivered?
In California,
• The summons is usually delivered in person.
• It can also be mailed or posted on your door if the person cannot be found.
• The summons should be served at least 5 days before the court hearing.
When I receive the summons I’m supposed to respond to it within five days, correct
In California, you typically have 5 days to respond to an eviction summons if it's served in person. If it's served by mail or posted on your door, you have 15 days to respond.
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Yes, that's correct. Remember to respond within the given timeframe to protect your rights. If you need further assistance, consider contacting a local legal aid organization.
I am working with a couple agency who is going to help me respond to the summons. This will give me a little more time as I believe it’s up to 20 days after my response for the new owners to get the hearing.
It's great to hear that you're receiving help. Remember, the hearing date will be set by the court after they receive your response. Keep in contact with your agency for further guidance.
. can my disability be considered in the process
In California, while disability doesn't directly affect eviction proceedings, it may provide protection under Fair Housing Laws. You can seek a reasonable accommodation, such as more time to move due to disability. Please consult your legal aid on this matter.
OK I’m reaching out to some people and hopefully I’ll be able to work work with them. It looks like they should be able to help me. do you know how long after the courtesy notice I should receive the summons?
In California, the timing can vary, but typically the summons is delivered anywhere from a few days to a week after the courtesy notice. Ensure to respond within the stipulated timeframe.
I will definitely respond.
That's great to hear, ****. Staying proactive and responsive is very important in legal matters. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
Thank you. I’m hoping to be out of here before this whole thing comes to me being evicted.
That's a wise decision, ****. Do you need help finding resources for housing assistance or any other legal services in San Jose, California?
Yes please
Here are some resources in San Jose, California that might be helpful:
- **Name:** Project Sentinel
**Phone:** (*) *-*
**Website:** www.housing.org
- **Name:** Law Foundation of Silicon Valley
**Phone:** (*) *-*
**Website:** www.lawfoundation.org
Please reach out to them for further assistance.
I’m working with the law foundation, but they haven’t called me back from yesterday’s conversation as they said they would. I’ll reach out to project Sentinel now. Thank you so much.
You're welcome, ****. I'm glad to hear that you're taking the next steps. Remember to keep all your documents organized and follow up regularly. If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask. Good luck!