Procedural Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Eviction

Procedural Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Eviction

Landlord Attorney, Mike Brennan Discusses the Unlawful Detainer Process from 3-Day Notice to Court Ruling, and the Mishaps Owners Can Encounter Along the Way!

Your tenant has not paid their rent on time, or in some cases for months…you serve them a “3-Day Pay or Quit” notice, and you forgot to fill the notice out correctly, or failed to serve it properly, or the amount of rent owed did not exceed the required fair market rent threshold, or perhaps even, you did not file the notice with the local jurisdiction. Any of these simple mistakes can set you all the way back to “Step One” in the eviction process and allows your tenant to continue living completely rent free. During this webinar, landlord attorney, Mike Brennan, discusses the many procedural mistakes and pitfalls that may occur along the “road to successful eviction” of your deadbeat tenants.

During any eviction case, mistakes can happen and lead to dismissal of the case and delays, such as improper or missing notices, mistakes in court paperwork, or the landlord failing to provide proper service of documents. Landlords can also face consequences for illegal actions, known as self-help evictions, which include changing locks or removing a tenant's belongings without a court order. Tenants can also defend themselves when an eviction is retaliatory, if there are uninhabitable conditions, or if they are entitled to reasonable accommodation for a disability. All the delays and tenant defenses can and will cost you time and money.

Don’t make mistakes some landlords have made and avoid the costly pitfalls of the eviction process. Be sure to join us for this important webinar to learn the steps you need to take to steer your eviction case in the right direction and avoid unnecessary costs and lost time.

THIS IS A GREAT CHANCE TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF THIS IMPORTANT LEGAL PROCESS OF EVICTIONS. YOU’LL ALSO GET ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED AND, IT’S ALL FOR FREE!  
DON’T MISS THIS IMPORTANT UPCOMING, NEW WEBINAR – THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO BE UPDATED ON THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES’ COMPLICATED AND POTENTIALLY COSTLY TENANT ANTI-HARASSMENT ORDINANCE. ALSO, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO HAVE YOUR LEGAL QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY CALIFORNIA’S TOP LANDLORD ATTORNEY…ALL FOR FREE!   

When:        Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon) 
How to Attend:        Exclusively for AAGLA Members, Logged In Users Can Register Using the “Register Now” Button. 

Webinar Discussion Topics Include:

3-day notice mistakes such as missing fair market rent (FMR) for County of Los Angeles, missing bedrooms for City of Los Angeles, failure to file notices (Cities of Los Angeles and Pasadena), incorrect service, and failure to notify tenants of their rights (right to counsel and tenant protections)

•    You gave a 3-day notice, now what do you do when the tenant does not pay? Next steps?
•    Did you fill out and file your 3-day notice correctly? What requirements are in each local jurisdiction.
•    Rent increase notice errors – recent appeals court decision
•    Past failure to address habitability issues claimed by the tenant, and lacking documentation
•    How to engage an attorney – what are the expectations on communication and timing of case?
•    How to prepare yourself for your court date?
•    And, as always, there will be much more! Your Q&A will help to lead the discussion.

The discussion will be moderated by Daniel Yukelson, AAGLA’s Executive Director. This is another of many member-exclusive informative online sessions we have been offering.  Please log in to register.  If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Events Manager Diana Alcaraz via email at diana@aagla.org.  We look forward to your joining us.

Important Disclaimer: The information and materials provided during this presentation is for general information purposes only. Absolutely no legal or tax advice is being given during this presentation. Keep 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.

Featured Speaker:  

Mike Brennan, Managing Partner, The Brennan Law Firm

Michael Brennan, Esq. is the managing partner and founder of the Brennan Law Firm, one of the premier landlord-tenant law firms in Southern California, representing landlords exclusively in evictions, judgment enforcement, and other landlord-tenant matters. Mr. Brennan is a frequent speaker and contributing author for various landlord publications, including a monthly legal advice column appearing in “Apartment Age” magazine.

The Brennan Law Firm represents landlords in every aspect of landlord-tenant matters, including initial lease negotiations and drafting, to unlawful detainer litigation.  There is no firm or individual in this industry who can handle your case more aggressively, knowledgeably, or quickly than the Brennan Law Firm.  The Brennan Law Firm gets the job done right in a professional, efficient, and cost-effective manner due to their experience and proven track record of success in virtually every aspect of landlord-tenant litigation.

Moderator:  

Daniel Yukelson, AAGLA Executive Director. 

Daniel Yukelson is currently the Executive Director of The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA).  As a Certified Public Accountant, Yukelson began his career at Ernst & Young, the global accounting firm, and since then had served in senior financial roles principally as Chief Financial Officer for various public, private and start-up companies.  Prior to joining AAGLA, Yukelson served for 12 years as Chief Financial Officer for Premiere Radio Networks, now a subsidiary of I-Heart Media, and then 3 years as Chief Financial Officer for Oasis West Realty, the owner of the Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills where he was involved with the development and construction of the Waldorf.  Yukelson also served for 6 years as a Planning Commissioner and for 3 years as a Public Works Commissioner for the City of Beverly Hills.

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