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Judges and Judiciary

Apr. 25, 2016

Elements of unlawful detainers

The objective of this article and self-study test is to familiarize bench officers and litigants with the most important features of UD law, to consider problem areas in this field, and examine practical solutions. By William D. Dodson

William D. Dodson

Commissioner (ret.)
Los Angeles County Superior Court

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Unlawful detainer (UD) is a statutory cause of action that allows a person wrongfully deprived of the possession of his or her California real property by a tenant to regain possession of it, together with certain unpaid rents and "damages in lieu of rent" to the date of trial, if appropriate.

The objective of this article and self-study test is to familiarize bench officers and litigants with the most important features of UD law, to consider problem areas in this field, and examine...

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