Previous Page Eviction Index Find a specific page or step-by-step instructions within our eviction case section. PRINT EMAIL Enter your email We'll only use this email to send this link TEXT Enter your mobile number Ten digit mobile number starting with the area code (e.g. 4158654200) Select your mobile carrier Select your mobile carrierBoost MobileCricket WirelessAlltelGoogle FiMetroPCSAT&TRepublic WirelessSprintT-MobileVerizonU.S. CellularVirgin Mobile We'll only use this mobile number to send this link Eviction basics Evictions in California Mediation in Eviction cases Legal and housing resources Eviction forms See related topics: Get a fee waiverTenants' rights in a foreclosure For tenants Case overview 1. Notice Get Notice Types of Notices Options when you get a Notice 2. Eviction case starts You receive Summons and Complaint Info: If you're not listed in the Complaint If you default 3. Respond to the Court Fill out Answer Common defenses Serve Answer File Answer 4. A judge decides What to expect in an eviction trial 5. After a judge decides What happens if you lose Ask for more time to move Ask to set aside For landlords Case overview 1. Notice Give Notice Types of Notices Deliver Notice After you give your tenant Notice 2. Start an eviction case Fill out forms File Summons and Complaint Serve Summons Substituted service 3. Ask for a trial date or default Ask for trial or default judgment Ask for a default judgment for money owed How to dismiss your case 4. Go to trial What to expect in an eviction trial 5. After a judge decides After the eviction trial decision
