Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your eviction case has been immediately tossed out by the judge due to a technicality or a situation where you have been outgunned by your tenant and his or her attorney? Don’t let this ever happen to you.

Our property management expert, Patti Widget from Widget’s Way, will provide you with the advice you need to adequately get yourself ready to have your winning day in court. Patti shares the advice you need to avoid appearing in your own, real-life “Judge Judy” type horror story.

WEBINAR DISCUSSION TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Real-life court situations, how to prepare yourself, and how you can avoid making major mistakes.
• How to prepare your documentation starting from the minute your tenant notifies you of a problem.
• Leading up to your court date, what documents and information should you gather and review?
• Crossing the “T’s” and dotting the “I’s,” what is needed to be certain you will not be thrown-out due to a technicality.
• What to expect on court day? How to address the judge and interact with your legal counsel?
• The importance of how you portray yourself, dress, tone of speech, and of course, never be late!
• What to bring with you to the Courthouse?

GUEST SPEAKER: Patti Widget, Property Management Expert, Widget’s Way

Patti “Widget” has nearly 25 years of experience as a regional property manager. Patti teaches a wide range of classes on property management topics; she is a keynote speaker on property management and housing issues and has published numerous articles for apartment associations. Patti is a repeat guest speaker at UCLA. She also holds various certifications in the industry related to her field, such as a CA licensed Real Estate Broker, CCRM, lead based paint certified renovator from the EPA, Fair Housing and more. During 2025, Patti joined the team at the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles as an Operational Advisor.