VIG Private Lending v. Tash CA2/8

INTRODUCTION

Husband and wife Raymond and Katrin Tash (the Tashes) own real property located at 2959 North Beverly Glen Circle in Los Angeles, California (the property). A nonjudicial foreclosure took place and VIG Private Lending, Inc. (VIG) became the property owner. VIG then filed an unlawful detainer action against the Tashes, who refused to quit and deliver possession of the property. The trial court entered judgment against the Tashes after granting VIG’s motion for summary judgment. On appeal, the Tashes argue VIG’s motion for summary judgment should have been denied because there were triable issues of material fact and because the pleadings were “defective.” We disagree with the Tashes and affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

I. Unlawful Detainer Action

On March 10, 2023, VIG filed an unlawful detainer action pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure1 § 1161a against the Tashes. The complaint alleged: The property was subject to a deed of trust securing a promissory note owed by the Tashes to VIG. The Tashes defaulted in the payment of the promissory note. VIG “caused to be recorded a notice of default . . . and a notice of sale” of the property pursuant to the…