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Overview
Why You Should Attend
Effective representation can make the difference between a family keeping their home and becoming homeless. The housing crisis is only getting worse in California in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic; the current economic crisis and tide of displacement leaves more and more people transitioning into homelessness. Successfully defending an unlawful detainer is a profound way to impact a tenant’s life; housing instability and homelessness have long-term harmful consequences.
For newer attorneys with limited litigation experience, the fast-paced unlawful detainer is also an excellent opportunity to develop litigation skills; your case may be heading into trial only a month after the summons and complaint are served. This training provides the basic knowledge you will need to effectively defend tenants from eviction, including COVID-related protections.
What You Will Learn
- Procedural basics of the limited jurisdiction unlawful detainer case;
- How to draft an effective Answer to an Unlawful Detainer Complaint and spot defects in eviction notices;
- Strategic use of responsive motions to attack faulty notices and complaints;
- Trial skills, including evidentiary motions;
- Basics of anti-discrimination laws protecting tenants, and how to assert a fair housing defense in an unlawful detainer;
- How to defend the rights of Mobile Home residents.
Who Should Attend
All attorneys or law students interested in or currently assisting low-income clients with eviction matters would benefit from this program.
Interested in learning more? Effective probono counsel in eviction cases can make the difference between stability and homelessness for low-income renters. Learn more in the latest episode of PLI’s Pursuing Justice: The Pro Bono Files, featuring Lorraine López, the chair of PLI’s program California Eviction Defense: Protecting Low-Income Tenants 2022.
Lecture Topics [Total time 00:06:00]
Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program.
- Opening Remarks* [00:03:45]
Lorraine A. López - Introduction to Unlawful Detainers [01:38:55]
Christina M. Gonzalez, Sarah Rogozen, Charles Ross - Fair Housing in Unlawful Detainers [01:29:45]
Lucia Choi, Andrés Rapoport - Unlawful Detainer Trial [01:30:30]
Monique Berlanga, Hilda Chan, Lara Verwer - Mobile Home Residency Law 101 [01:16:15]
Karen Kontz, Sarah Steinheimer, Michael Novasky
The purchase price of this Web Program includes the following articles from the Course Handbook available online:
- Complete Course Handbook
- Introduction to Unlawful Detainers Supplemental Materials—Forms, Sample Discovery Requests, and Sample Pleadings
Sarah Rogozen,Charles Ross,Christina M. Gonzalez - Introduction to Unlawful Detainers (PowerPoint slides)
Sarah Rogozen,Charles Ross,Christina M. Gonzalez - Sample Reasonable Accommodation Nuisance Notice
Lucia Choi - Anti-Discrimination Laws in Action: Fair Housing in Eviction Defense (PowerPoint slides)
Lucia Choi,Andrés Rapoport - Sample Request for Production of Documents
Lara Verwer - Sample Specially Prepared Interrogatories
Lara Verwer - Notice of Virtual Deposition with Production Request Embedded
Lara Verwer - Subpoena for Appearance at Trial with Cover Letter, Bay Area Legal Aid
Lara Verwer,Hilda Chan - Subpoena for Appearance at Trial Cover Letter
Hilda Chan - Subpoena for Witness Appearance and Production of Documents at Trial
Hilda Chan - Statement of Case
Hilda Chan - Juror Questionnaire from Court
Lara Verwer,Hilda Chan - Voir Dire Questions
Hilda Chan - Motions in Limine and Opposition
Hilda Chan - Motions in Limine and Opposition
Hilda Chan - Motions in Limine and Opposition
Hilda Chan - Motions in Limine and Opposition
Hilda Chan - Witness List
Hilda Chan - Exhibit List
Hilda Chan - Jury Instructions
Hilda Chan - CACI Jury Instructions
Hilda Chan - Special Jury Instructions
Hilda Chan - Trial Brief
Trial Brief,Hilda Chan - Special Verdict Form
Hilda Chan - Unlawful Detainer Trials (PowerPoint slides)
Monique Berlanga,Lara Verwer,Hilda Chan - Mobile Home and Special Occupancy Parks Outline
Sarah Steinheimer,Michael Novasky,Karen Kontz - 2021 California Mobilehome Residency Law with Other Selected Laws Governing Mobilehome and RV Park Residency & Frequently Asked Questions, Compliments of California State Senate Select Committee on Manufactured Homes Communities
Sarah Steinheimer,Michael Novasky,Karen Kontz - Sample California Mobile Home Residency Attachment 3l
Sarah Steinheimer,Michael Novasky,Karen Kontz - Sample Palmdale—Mobile Home Attachment 3l—Rent Control Jurisdiction
Michael Novasky - Mobile Home Residency Law 101 (PowerPoint slides)
Sarah Steinheimer,Michael Novasky,Karen Kontz
Presentation Material
- Pro Bono Information & Opportunities - Housing
- Introduction to Unlawful Detainers (PowerPoint slides)
Christina M. Gonzalez, Sarah Rogozen, Charles Ross - Anti-Discrimination Laws in Action: Fair Housing in Eviction Defense (PowerPoint slides)
Lucia Choi, Andrés Rapoport - Unlawful Detainer Trials (PowerPoint slides)
Monique Berlanga, Hilda Chan, Lara Verwer - Mobilehome Residency Law 101
Karen Kontz, Michael Novasky, Sarah Steinheimer
Why You Should Attend
Effective representation can make the difference between a family keeping their home and becoming homeless. The housing crisis is only getting worse in California in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic; the current economic crisis and tide of displacement leaves more and more people transitioning into homelessness. Successfully defending an unlawful detainer is a profound way to impact a tenant’s life; housing instability and homelessness have long-term harmful consequences.
For newer attorneys with limited litigation experience, the fast-paced unlawful detainer is also an excellent opportunity to develop litigation skills; your case may be heading into trial only a month after the summons and complaint are served. This training provides the basic knowledge you will need to effectively defend tenants from eviction, including COVID-related protections.
What You Will Learn
- Procedural basics of the limited jurisdiction unlawful detainer case;
- How to draft an effective Answer to an Unlawful Detainer Complaint and spot defects in eviction notices;
- Strategic use of responsive motions to attack faulty notices and complaints;
- Trial skills, including evidentiary motions;
- Basics of anti-discrimination laws protecting tenants, and how to assert a fair housing defense in an unlawful detainer;
- How to defend the rights of Mobile Home residents.
Who Should Attend
All attorneys or law students interested in or currently assisting low-income clients with eviction matters would benefit from this program.
Interested in learning more? Effective probono counsel in eviction cases can make the difference between stability and homelessness for low-income renters. Learn more in the latest episode of PLI’s Pursuing Justice: The Pro Bono Files, featuring Lorraine López, the chair of PLI’s program California Eviction Defense: Protecting Low-Income Tenants 2022.