My question involves an eviction in the state of: California
My scenario: I was forced to move out of California because I lost my job and source of income. With the my landlord's written consent, I legally sublet my apartment in Hollywood to a subtenant (because he wouldn't let me out of the lease). I was very confident in the subtenant's ability and will to pay the rent and keep the place nice. However, her first month of rent was late, and her second month's rent payment is over 2 weeks past due. I have served her with a 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit, and I have received no response or payment.
I am no longer concerned with getting out of the apartment without an eviction on my credit report. The whole sublease concept has been nothing but a nightmare, and I'm throwing $1000 a month away for this girl to live in the apartment without paying rent.
I now live in Kentucky (which makes this whole eviction process quite expensive, as well as finding a new tenant when I finally get possession back).
My question: Would it be less of a hassle to just not pay my landlord next month and get him to evict me (and her through the Process to Evict All Unknown Occupants)?
Thank you in advance for your opinions.
- Kevin

