Name
*
First Name
Last Name
1. Property Type
Residential
Commercial
2. Request to Commence:
Notice
Unlawful Detainer
At-Fault:
Non-payment
Lease Violation
Nuisance
Other
No-Fault
Owner-Occupancy
Substantial Remodel
Other
Choose the jurisdictional limit for filing the case based on the amount of past due rent and/or the tenant's monthly rent.
Under $10,000
$10,000-$35,000
Over $35,000
Address
Address 1
Address 2
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Phone
(###)
###
####
Email
Send invoice(s)
4. Main Contact For This File:
Same as above
Address
Address 1
Address 2
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Phone
(###)
###
####
Email
Send invoice(s)
5. Occupants:
Property Address
5.1 Original move-in date:
MM
DD
YYYY
Lease Renewal:
No
Yes
Lease Renewal Date
MM
DD
YYYY
5.2. In what language was the agreement negotiated?
5.3. What language is commonly used for communication?
5.4. On which day of the month is rent due?
5.5. Has there been a change in ownership or management since the original move-in date?
No
Yes
5.6 Is any occupant of the unit currently serving in the US military or discharged within the last 90 days?
No
Yes
5.7. Do you accept any non-government rental assistance?
e.g. Brilliant Corners
No
Yes
5.8. List the place(s) of employment for the tenant(s).
5.9. Is a lockbox code or key needed for serving a notice or unlawful detainer?
Not Required
Key Provided
Lockbox
Lockbox access code:
5.9.1. The amount specified on the non-payment notice covers the rent for the following months:
5.9.2. Who served the notice?
5.9.3. Method of Service
Personal
Substituted Service
Post and Mail
If served by post and mail, was there an attempt to deliver the notice at the tenant's place of employment?
No
Yes
Place of employment - unknown
Is the property's loan federally backed, or do you receive any federal tax credits, etc.?
No
Yes - The entire property is subject to the CARES act. A 3/30 day notice required for non-payment.
Does ANY tenant in the entire property receive Section 8, VASH, or any other federal rent subsidy?
No
Yes - The entire property is subject to the CARES act. A 3/30 day notice required for non-payment.
Does this specific tenant(s) receive Section 8, VASH, or any other federal rent subsidy?
No
Yes - The entire property is subject to the CARES act. Extended notice, VAWA forms, etc. are required. Contact our office for further information.
7.1. How was the tenant(s) notified that their tenancy is subject to TPA?
Addendum signed by tenant and landlord (provide copy)
Notice - if served no later than August 1, 2020 (provide copy)
Change in Terms (provide copy)
Not yet done. Landlord required to serve a Change in Terms or have a tenant sign and addendum to include the TPA language prior to the start of a notice/case. Contact our office for further information.
N/A to this tenancy - See question 2
In rental agreement (indicate paragraph number below)
Rental agreement paragraph number:
Does this tenancy or property qualify for an exemption from the Tenant Protection Act (TPA)? If yes, please check all of the following qualifications that apply.
The tenant has lived at the property for less than 1 year.
A two-unit property within a single structure, where the property owner lives in one unit during the entire tenancy.
A single-family home or condominium not owned by a real estate investment trust, a corporation, an LLC with at least one corporate member, or management of a mobile home park; AND landlord notified the tenant in writing that the tenancy is not subject to the Tenant Protection Act's rent limits or "just cause" requirement.
Is this tenancy/property subject to a more protective local ordinance? ( Additional requirements prior to the service of a notice. You will receive a separate checklist to complete based on local ordinance.)
City of Los Angeles - Rent Control
City of Los Angeles - Just Cause
Unincorporated Los Angeles County
Inglewood
Other: (enter name below)
Name of other local ordinance:
8. Please provide the following documents
Send to: evict@menkelaw.com
Current Deed
Rental Agreement
All Notices of Change in Terms (i.e.: rent increases)
Notice to tenant of Change in Ownership or Management ( if applicable. Must be in compliance with cc 1962)
Ledger (not just an unpaid charges report)
Section 8, Brilliant Corners, or other similar contract (if applicable)
1. Obtain Money Judgment?
No
Yes
2. Obtain Abstract of Judgment?
No
Yes - client records
Yes - office records for additional fee
3. Attempt Collections?
No
Yes
Provide the following documents for the Enforcement of Judgment / Collections:
Copy of the tenant(s) Social Security Number
Copy of the tenant(s) Driver's License
Copy of personal check payments
Rental Application