What can I do after a default judgement has been entered against me?

What can I do after a default judgement has been entered against me?
The property I live in was sold, I was given a thirty day notice to quit by the new owner. Unfortunately, I am unable to move because I am unemployed. After receiving the ”Notice of Unlawful Detainer FILING”, I went to the courthouse and requested more information, I was told to wait for the Court Summons. The landlord never served me with the Court Summons and a default judgement was entered against me. I am certain the landlord has taken such actions, not only, because he sold the property but also because I had to call a city inspector in order to have repairs made to my apartment. Clearly it is retaliation. I am certain that if I had presented my case to the judge he/she would have ruled in my favor. I think that my only option at this time is to file a motion to set aside default judgement, can you please tell me if this is true? and, how to file said motion? or, do I have other alternatives? Plus…the proof of service document is signed on July but it states that the summons was mailed to me in August.
Please help me!

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  1. Re: What can I do after a default judgement has been entered against me?
    If you move quickly the default judgment can be set aside by making a motion to the court.

    If the judgment is for a significant amount and if you have defenses to the law suit, you should contact an attorney right away.

    Let us know if we can be of further assistance.

    Mitchell Roth
    MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation
    13245 Riverside Dr. Suite 320
    Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

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