How can I collect past due rent, and other fees, oncea judgement is signed?
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How can I collect past due rent, and other fees, oncea judgement is signed?
I served my tenant with the 3-day pay or quit notice. I filed all documents with the county clerks office and upon being served the 30 day notice, the tenant moved out. I just filed the form to obtain the past due rent and fees (processor fees and court fees). The judge signed the form, now what do I need to do to collect the monies? I have an old address for the tenant, but believe she still receives mail and the address I have, and I have her bank account information. However, I don’t know the name of her employer or her current address.
Asked on December 7, 2010 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
So you have a judgement that is signed by the Judge or the clerk for the money that was owed, correct? Then as long as the judgement is in the correct form you can try and execute on it. Some states allow you to incur the help from the sheriff. They can seize personal property, etc. You can also levy against her bank account but you should check with the bank as to what exactly they need. Bring the judgement with you. You may need more than one certified copy if you are going to try to collectin various ways. It sounds like the bank account is the best way to go since you do not know where she lives or where she works. You are lucky s some people do not even have that much. Good luck.
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