Issues and Strategies for Effectively Settling Unlawful Detainer (Eviction) Cases with Nate Bernstein, Esq.

Issues and Strategies for Effectively Settling Unlawful Detainer (Eviction) Cases with Nate Bernstein, Esq.

Being a residential landlord in California can be a lucrative venture, however it comes with a fair number of challenges and risks. From navigating complex rental regulations to managing tenant relationships, there are numerous opportunities for missteps that can cost landlords time and money and land them in legal hot water. For any landlord, one of the most stressful and potentially costly decisions involves the unlawful detainer (eviction) process, including dealing with matters leading up to the filing of litigation, the litigation process itself, and then the outcome or settlement.

Successfully settling or prosecuting an unlawful detainer case requires effective strategy when you are a landlord seeking to regain possession from a tenant fighting an eviction for whatever reason. THIS IS A GREAT CHANCE TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF THIS IMPORTANT LEGAL STRATEGY FOR DEALING WITH TENANT ISSUES AND THE EVICTION PROCESS. YOU’LL ALSO HAVE YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY A LICENSED ATTORNEY! 

Details

When:                         Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. (Noon)

How to Attend:           Exclusively for AAGLA Members, Logged In Users Can Register Using the “Register Now” Button.

To successfully prosecute an unlawful detainer, residential landlords must be meticulous in their documentation and follow all procedural requirements precisely, including by serving notices properly, adequately preparing for trial, and mitigating costs via potential settlement.

During this webinar, we will cover:

• Process for proper service of notices and lawsuits.
• Settling out of court - Mediation and how to strategically negotiate a favorable settlement.
• When is a “cash-for-keys” (a/k/a, tenant buyout) agreement the right move to make, and what does it entail?
• Preparing for trial and the need to document “everything.”
• How to best engage with legal counsel – what should your expectations be on timing and communication with your attorney?
• What defenses do tenants often use in an unlawful detainer case? How to overcome these defenses and win your case.
• And, as always, there will be much more! Your Q&A will help to lead the discussion.

This will be a live, interactive, online learning session.  Live Q&A will take place throughout the online seminar.  Please join us for what will surely be an extremely informative and timely presentation.  Please log in to register on our website at www.aagla.org/events.  If you have any questions, please contact Events Manager, Diana Alcaraz, via email at diana@aagla.org. We look forward to seeing you. 

WARNING:  THE INFORMATION PROVIDED DURING THIS WEBINAR IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. ABSOLUTELY NO LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE IS BEING GIVEN DURING THIS WEBINAR.  BEAR IN MIND THAT EVERY SITUATION IS UNIQUE, AND THE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.  SO, BEFORE ACTING, BE SURE TO OBTAIN TAX AND/OR LEGAL ADVICE FROM YOUR LICENSED PROFESSIONAL.

About Our Legal Expert

Nate Bernstein, Managing Partner,  La Real Estate Law Group

Nate Bernstein, Esq., is the Managing Counsel of LA Real Estate Law Group, and a member of the State Bar of California. His practice concentrates in the areas of complex real estate title litigation, commercial litigation, landlord tenant law, employment law, and bankruptcy matters.  Mr. Bernstein served as in-house corporate litigation counsel at Fidelity National Title Insurance Company and represented the company subsidiaries and insured institutional lenders.  He is more than a 30-year veteran Los Angeles real estate and business attorney and trial lawyer.   Mr. Bernstein also has expertise in bankruptcy law, the federal bankruptcy court system, creditor’s rights and out-of-court workout solutions.  He serves as an expert witness on real estate, title, joint venture, and other business issues.

Mr. Bernstein, a frequent speaker at apartment owners’ association seminars, and has been a featured speaker with the California Associations of Realtors, Apartment Owners Association, AAGLA, AAOA, the Collateral Lenders Association, and the Beverly Hills Bar Association. He created www.laquiettitleattorney.com, a leading educational resource on quiet title real estate litigation. 

Our Moderator

Daniel Yukelson, AAGLA Executive Director. 

Daniel Yukelson is currently the Executive Director of The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA).  As Certified Public Accountant, Yukelson began his career at Ernst & Young, the global accounting firm, and had served in senior financial roles principally as Chief Financial Officer for various public, private and start-up companies, including as Chief Financial Officer of Premiere Radio Networks, the largest U.S. radio network and now subsidiary of iHeart Media, and as Chief Financial Officer of Oasis West Realty, the owner of the Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills.  He is a former planning commissioner in the City of Beverly Hills and had served as its chairperson.

Presenting Sponsor:

 Nate Bernstein, Esq.,with LA Real Estate Law Group

 The LA Real Estate Law Group provides comprehensive legal expertise you and your company can trust. Their legal team has a well-deserved reputation of excellence in providing smart, sensible, and cost-effective legal and business solutions for clients. Often, more than one area of expertise is required with real property law. With LA Real Estate Law Group, there’s no need to hire a multitude of attorneys. They can advocate for you in many areas of law. The firm serves a wide range of clientele, and every client relationship is valued greatly and treated with dignity and respect. Each engagement benefits from the depth and breadth of their expertise.

LA Real Estate Law Group handles litigation in Los Angeles, Ventura County, Orange County, Inland Empire, and San Diego. For more information or to schedule a professional consultation, please contact the office at (818) 383-5759, or email natebernstein44@gmail.com.