Does the landlord have to show up for the court hearing or just their attorney?

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Does the landlord have to show up for the court hearing or just their attorney?

Asked on October 13, 2012 under Real Estate Law, California

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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Generally speaking, any Plaintiff, Petitioner or Complainant has to be present to testify in order to prove their case even if their attorney is present.  I am sure that the court could make exceptions for those that are say incapacitated in some way but the attorney would have to present evidence of same and come with a person who has a POA or an affidavit or sorts.  Good luck. 


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