Judge: Lee W. Tsao, Case: 23NWCV00624, Date: 2024-06-20 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 23NWCV00624    Hearing Date: June 20, 2024    Dept: C

Quad at Whittier, LLC v. Cisneros, et al., Case No. 23NWCV00624

This is a commercial unlawful detainer case. On April 11, 2023, the parties formalized a stipulation for entry of judgment and filed it with the Court. Plaintiff moves ex parte to enter judgment.

According to Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6, subdivision (a), if parties to pending litigation stipulate in a writing signed by the parties outside the presence of the court, upon motion, the court may enter judgment according to the terms of the settlement.

According to the stipulation, in the event of a default, Plaintiff could move ex parte for the monetary judgment, accrued interest, possession, accrued rent, and accrued costs of common area maintenance charges. (Decl. Raffee, ¶ 3, Ex. 1.) The stipulation also states that attorney fees may be awarded to bring a motion. (Decl. Raffee, ¶ 3, Ex. 1.)

According to property manager Krista Lesa, Defendant has not paid the rent due since April 11, 2023. (Decl. Lesa, ¶ 3.) As of June 13, 2024, the rent due is $26,559.50. (Decl. Lesa, ¶ 3.)

The Court grants the motion. Judgment is entered against defendants. The Court awards money damages of $51,720.20, which includes attorney fees expended for bringing this motion. (Decl. Lesa, ¶ 5.)  The Court also awards possession of the premises.