Unknown v. Unknown
Demurrer
Motion type
Causes of action
Ruling
(Inglewood Courthouse: Dept. 8) August 25, 2026 DEPARTMENT 8 LAW AND MOTION RULINGS
The court SUSTAINS the Defendants' demurrer without leave to amend. The complaint fails to state a cause of action for unlawful detainer because the face of the three-day notice to pay or quit fails to identify the full address where payment may be delivered during the notice period. (See SVF Grosvenor Del Rey Corporation v. Schwarz (2026) 120 Cal.App.5th Supp. 15, 21; Bevill v. Zoura (1994) 27 Cal.App.4th 694, 697 ["A valid three-day pay rent or quit notice is a prerequisite to an unlawful detainer action. [Citations.]
Because of the summary nature of an unlawful detainer action, a notice is valid only if the lessor strictly complies with the statutorily mandated notice requirements."].) In particular, the address does not include the city. Thus, the three-day notice will not support an unlawful detainer action, and the court dismisses the action with prejudice. (See SVF Grosvenor Del Rey Corporation, at p. 23.) | Home -->)" -->
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