With the housing crisis, a growing number of San Diego renters are being evicted from their properties.  The rising rates of foreclosures are often to blame, as landlords lose their investment properties.  In addition, landlords who previously may have been more generous in allowing late or partial payments are less forgiving and more aggressive in pursuing eviction as a way to protect themselves in the declining economy.  Simultaneously, the rising unemployment rates leave more tenants financially strapped and unable to timely meet their rent obligations.  If you are in this situation and have been served with an unlawful detainer notice you may be able to buy some time by filing a response using any of the available defenses. 

 

Low income individuals who qualify may get assistance from the San Diego Legal Aid Society.  The organization is staffed by attorneys and volunteers helping tenants and low income homeowners who are facing foreclosure, condemnation, or eminent domain.