For example, a landlord may employ an unlawful detainer to repossess a property that the tenant is illegally renting as temporary lodging (e.g. An unlawful detainer may also be brought on the grounds of illegal use of the property. For example, a landlord may assert waste by the tenant, which requires showing that the tenant’s actions permanently damaged the market value of the leased property. ![]() Nonetheless, unlawful detainer actions may be sustained on grounds beyond nonpayment of rent. To successfully bring an unlawful detainer action for nonpayment of rent, a landlord must show that: (1) the tenant is in possession of the premises (2) that possession is without permission (3) the tenant is in default for non-payment of rent and (4) the tenant has been properly served with a written three-day notice and (5) default continues after the three days notice period expired. Generally, in order to pursue an unlawful detainer, the landlord must demonstrate that they complied with procedural requirements, such as properly providing the tenant with a three-days notice to pay rent or quit the premises. ![]() Moreover, the sole issue in an unlawful detainer action is possession of the premises, and no other issue may be tried without the consent of all parties. An unlawful detainer, also known as an eviction lawsuit, is a summary proceeding to determine the right to possession of real property.
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