Answers to Your Top Questions

What is an Unlawful Detainer Assistant (UDA)?

An Unlawful Detainer Assistant (UDA) is a registered, non-lawyer professional in California authorized to provide assistance or advice for compensation in the preparation of legal documents for eviction cases (unlawful detainer claims). UDAs help landlords or tenants prepare, file, and serve documents, but cannot represent them in court. They must register with the County Clerk and post a $25,000 bond. 

Key Aspects of an Unlawful Detainer Assistant (UDA):

• Services Provided: Prepare, file, and serve eviction notices and court forms for both landlords and tenants. They can assist with bankruptcy petitions that affect the eviction.

• Limitations: A UDA is not an attorney and cannot engage in the practice of law, provide legal advice on strategy, or represent clients in court.

• Registration Requirements: Must register with the County Clerk in each county where services are performed, pay fees, and submit a $25,000 bond.

• Renewal: Renewal requires completing 15 hours of continuing legal education every two years.

• Contract: A standard, written contract is required before providing services, which must be provided in English or the language used in the sales presentation.

• Disclosures: They must disclose they are not attorneys. 

UDAs are regulated under California Business and Professions Code Sections 6400–6415. 

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Why Should I Choose Your Eviction firm? 

If you are seeking self-help (in pro per), we provide non-attorney clerical assistance to help ensure your eviction documents are complete and properly e-filed with the appropriate court. While we do not provide legal advice, we review forms for completeness based on your direction and ensure they are submitted to the correct court jurisdiction. Our team works with leading e-filing service providers to help keep your case moving efficiently. Support and updates are available by phone, email, text or chat — in English, Spanish, and Farsi.

 

What is an Eviction Notice?

An Eviction Notice is a letter that a landlord sends to a tenant as a warning that their lease is or may be coming to an end. In some cases, the Eviction Notice may give the tenant the chance to fix a problem before the landlord proceeds with eviction. Otherwise, the notice informs the tenant why they’re being evicted and when they must vacate the property.

 

What areas can you help with:

We proudly offer our e-filing services in the following California counties:

Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Santa Barbara County, Santa Clara County, Ventura County, Alameda County, Fresno County, Sacramento County, San Francisco County, San Luis Obispo County, and Santa Cruz County.

If your local court does not currently accept e-filing, we can still assist by coordinating with a trusted court runner to physically file your paperwork on your behalf.

How many lease violations should landlords tolerate before evicting a tenant?
If a landlord sends two or more Notices of Lease Violations, it’s possible they could start taking steps to evict the tenant. However, the options available to the landlord will vary depending on their jurisdiction’s laws, the nature of the violations, and the terms of the lease. For example, the landlord should consider the length of the lease remaining against the seriousness of the conduct. A tenant that repeatedly pays rent late is irritating, but it may not be worth the trouble of evicting them if there are only two months left on the lease. If the tenant has a history of non-compliance, the landlord can apply to their local landlord and tenant authority for help resolving the issue, which may include establishing an unlawful detainer (i.e., an eviction lawsuit).

How do I serve an Eviction Notice?
In most states, landlords may deliver an Eviction Notice by hand, through the mail with proof of service, or through an electronic communication like email (if the tenant agreed in writing to receive notices this way). If you deliver the notice in person, having an objective third party witness the event is beneficial if the tenant ever denies getting the document. If you mail the notice, sending it through a registered post service provides proof of delivery and receipt (often with a signature upon delivery and online tracking). However, depending on your jurisdiction, you may need to give your notice form to the police or another authorized third party. As such, it’s important to consult your local landlord and tenant authority before proceeding with eviction.

What is the average cost and duration of an eviction?
With our help, a typical residential eviction can be resolved in approximately 60 days, including court processing times. Your total cost, including court fees, court paperwork serving fees, sheriff lockout process fee typically remains around $1,800.

What if my tenant vacates without paying the rent they owe?
If your former tenant left without paying, we can recommend reputable collection agencies that specialize in recovering rental debt from tenants. These agencies may report the outstanding balance to all three major credit bureaus and use advanced skip tracing tools to locate the tenant and pursue collection. While we do not collect debts ourselves, we can point you in the right direction to help you recover what you’re owed.

Do I have to pay all fees upfront?
No. Our services are billed step by step, based on what’s needed at each stage of the process. In our experience, many landlords receive payment from their tenants shortly after serving a notice. Because of that, it’s often not necessary to proceed further. This approach helps avoid unnecessary costs unless the situation requires additional action..

What if I am unable to serve my tenant or no one is available to help me?

Assistance with Hiring Professional Licensed Local Private Server

For $380, we offer assistance in hiring a professional, licensed private server. This package includes up to 4 attempts to serve the documents and the completion of the Proof of Service Summons form.​​

Do you give me a contact so that I know what I am paying for and what type of service I will be receiving from your company?
We provide our service contract via DocuSign so you can review exactly what you're paying for and what we will do for you.

How do I pay? How do I get my payment receipt?
Our secure Square system allows convenient and safe payments via Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and ACH. You will have access to your itemized invoice, payment receipts immediately or in the future.

I am ready to move forward, what should I do?

If you don’t have any questions, please complete our online intake form — it takes just 10 minutes.
Need support? Call us toll-free at (866) 604-8829, start a live chat on our website, or email us at Info@FastTrackEviction.com — we're here and ready to assist you.