What follows the 3 day notice to pay or quit?
If the obligation demanded (i.e., nonpayment of rent) has not been satisfied within 3 days after the notice was given, the landlord may then file suit in court to have the tenant evicted. An Unlawful Detainer is the legal name of the suit the landlord brings to evict a tenant from the premises. • How can I learn more about the Unlawful Detainer process? Further questions should be directed to Los Angeles County Consumer Affairs at (213)974-1452 or to the Municipal Court at (213)974-6128. • What if the tenant pays part of his rent? The landlord is legally entitled to the full amount of rent when it is due. If only partial part is paid, the landlord is still entitled to file a 3-day notice to pay or quit. • What if the landlord refuses to accept timely rent? It is illegal for a landlord to refuse to accept rent when it is due. Please call Los Angeles County Consumer Affairs at (213)974-1452 for relevant State Laws. The tenant may wish to send the rent due to the landlord via Registered o
