Perspective
Feb. 21, 2013
Combat delay tactics in unlawful detainer lawsuits
While unlawful detainers are entitled to priority over other lawsuits and intended to be summary proceedings, a savvy defendant can use a number of tactics to delay the lawsuit for months. By Nicholas Kanter
Property owners are often faced with a tenant unwilling to vacate a property despite no longer having a legal right to remain in possession. This situation requires the owner to file an unlawful detainer lawsuit to obtain possession of the property.
While unlawful detainers are entitled to priority over other lawsuits and intended to be summary proceedings, a savvy defendant can use a number of tactics to delay the lawsuit for months...
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