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Landlord Wins Eviction Battle After 10-Month Struggle

4/7/2026

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  • Irma Mendez, a California landlord, faced a 10-month battle to evict a squatter who damaged her Chula Vista condo.
  • The occupant left behind extensive damage and graffiti.
  • Legal expert Seth Barron said eviction courts in San Diego County are overwhelmed and handle about 9,000 cases annually.
  • Mendez renovated the condo and secured a new tenant.