JONES KONG TOM VS. DEIDRA CAHUA ET AL

Real Property/Housing Court Law and Motion Calendar for April 2, 2026. Line 8. DEFENDANT DEIDRA CAHUA, PILAR PAYTON MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT is GRANTED, subject to opposition. The purported 3-day notice to pay rent or quit attached to Plaintiff's Complaint does not comply with the requirements of CCP 1161(2). The Court notes that, contrary to Defendants' argument, this notice is in writing. Nonetheless, this writing fails to comply with the various specific requirements of the unlawful detainer statutes, most notably CCP 1161(2).

Prevailing party to prepare an order in compliance with CCP 437c(g). =(501/CFH) Parties may appear in-person, telephonically or via Zoom (Video - Webinar ID: 160 560 5023; Password: 172849; or Phone Dial in: (669) 254-5252; Webinar ID: 160 560 5023; Password: 172849). Parties who intend to appear at the hearing must give notice to opposing parties and the court promptly, but no later than 4:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing unless the tentative ruling has specified that a hearing is required.

Notice of contesting a tentative ruling shall be provided by sending an email to the court to Department501ContestTR@sftc.org with a copy to all other parties stating, without argument, the portion(s) of the tentative ruling that the party contests. A party may not argue at the hearing if the opposing party is not so notified, and the opposing party does not appear. | |