California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP
CCP §1268.220: (a) The plaintiff shall serve a copy of the order for possession upon each defendant and his attorney, either personally or by mail: (1) At least 30 days prior to the date possession is to be taken of
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(a) The plaintiff shall serve a copy of the order for possession upon each defendant and his attorney, either personally or by mail: (1) At least 30 days prior to the date possession is to be taken of property lawfully occupied by a person dwelling thereon or by a farm or business operation. (2) At least 10 days prior to the date possession is to be taken in any case not covered by paragraph (1). (b) A single service upon or mailing to one of several persons having a common business or residence address is sufficient.
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