I’m in a bit of a situation here. My tenant has gone completely off the radar—no phone, no response to mail. How do I officially serve them an eviction notice? Anyone had to deal with this before?
Yeah, that’s a tough one. You could try some people search sites like peoplefinder.com or pipl.com. They might help you track down the tenant’s updated info.
CharlotteAmelia said:
Some states are stricter, though. Where is this property located?
It’s in California.
Got it. California has specific rules, but nail and mail should be okay as long as you document it.
@Kennedy
It’s basically a database with public records. Sometimes you can find new contact info if the person has left a trail online.
Another option is to post the notice on their door and send a certified mail to the property. That’s legally valid in a lot of places if you can’t reach them.
Mal said:
Another option is to post the notice on their door and send a certified mail to the property. That’s legally valid in a lot of places if you can’t reach them.
Interesting! So just stick it to the door and send mail to their last known address?
@Basil
Yep, it’s called ‘nail and mail.’ It’s like a backup method when the tenant is unresponsive.
Some states are stricter, though. Where is this property located?
CharlotteAmelia said:
Some states are stricter, though. Where is this property located?
It’s in California.
If you’ve tried other methods like phone calls and mail already, nail and mail is probably your best bet.
Vesper said:
If you’ve tried other methods like phone calls and mail already, nail and mail is probably your best bet.
Yeah, I’ve tried everything else. Seems like the only option left.
Have you checked if there’s an emergency contact listed on their rental application? Sometimes that’s helpful.
Sparrow said:
Have you checked if there’s an emergency contact listed on their rental application? Sometimes that’s helpful.
Unfortunately, no emergency contact was provided. Wish they had, though!