Landlords: Sell Your Tenant Judgment
You evicted the tenant. You have a money judgment for unpaid rent and damages. The tenant has disappeared and you haven’t seen a cent. We buy California landlord judgments — commercial cases, $10,000 and up.
$10,000 minimum · Commercial tenants · California superior court
The reality of landlord judgments
Landlord judgments are among the most common commercial judgments in California — and also among the most frustrating to collect. The tenant who lost the UD case and owes you back rent, holdover damages, and attorney fees has usually disappeared by the time the judgment is entered.
Residential tenant judgments are rarely worth pursuing — the exemption rules protect wages and personal property, and most residential tenants have no attachable assets. We don’t buy those.
Commercial tenant judgments are different. A business that defaulted on a commercial lease is often traceable — business registrations, successor entities, personally guaranteed leases, and business banking relationships all create enforcement angles that don’t exist with residential tenants. That’s where we focus.
What qualifies
We evaluate California commercial landlord judgments that include one or more of the following:
- Unpaid commercial rent (UD money portion) — The money judgment from the unlawful detainer case, including holdover rent and any stipulated damages.
- Commercial lease breach damages — A separate civil action for breach of commercial lease where you won a money judgment.
- Commercial property damage — Judgment for damage to the commercial space beyond normal wear.
- Personally guaranteed leases — If a business principal personally guaranteed the lease and judgment was entered against the guarantor, that’s often significantly more collectible.
Minimum face value: $10,000. Commercial properties only.
Note: We generally do not purchase residential tenant judgments. If you’re a residential landlord with a large judgment and a strong debtor profile, submit the details — we’ll review it and let you know.
Personally guaranteed leases: why they matter
Most commercial leases require a personal guarantee from the business owner or principal. If you have a judgment that includes a personal guarantee, your collection position is much stronger.
An individual has wages that can be garnished. An individual may own a home with equity. An individual’s bank accounts can be levied. A defunct LLC has none of those. When the personal guarantor is on the judgment, we have more enforcement options — which means we can pay more for it.
When you submit your evaluation, tell us whether the lease had a personal guarantee and whether the guarantor is named on the judgment.
Landlord judgment FAQ
Does it matter if the business has closed since the judgment was entered?
Not necessarily. If the lease was personally guaranteed, we can still pursue the individual guarantor. If the debtor has opened a new business under a different name, that may be a successor entity with attachable assets. Tell us the full picture.
What if the UD judgment only covers a small amount but the damages judgment is larger?
We look at the combined face value of all related judgments against the same debtor. If you have multiple related judgments totaling $10,000 or more, submit them together.
What if the tenant is now operating in a different state?
California judgments are enforceable in other states under the Full Faith and Credit Clause. If the debtor has moved, collection gets more complex, but the judgment doesn’t disappear. Tell us where they went.
I have a residential tenant judgment for $15,000. Will you look at it?
Submit it and we’ll review it honestly. Residential judgments are harder to collect — wage exemptions protect a large portion of most people’s earnings, and personal property is largely exempt. If the debtor has real property equity or known business interests, there may be something there. We’ll tell you straight either way.
How long does the process take?
Evaluation takes one business day. If you accept our offer, the typical timeline from signed agreement to wire is 3–5 business days. Most landlord judgment sales close within two weeks of first contact.
Get your landlord judgment evaluated
Commercial tenant judgment, $10,000 or more? Tell us about it. Free evaluation, no obligation, one business day turnaround.
Also see: How selling a judgment works · Our process