California Eviction Help

Received an Eviction Notice? Know What to Do Next

Facing an eviction can be confusing and stressful. A notice from your landlord does not mean you should ignore it or assume you have to leave immediately.

CaliforniaEvictionHelp.expert provides California-focused information and practical assistance to help tenants understand the eviction process, identify important deadlines, prepare their response, and know what to expect if their case goes to court.

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What happened? Choose the situation that best describes where you are now.

If you have just received an eviction notice, time matters. The first step is understanding exactly what you received, what it requires, and when you must respond.

Whether you received a 3-day, 30-day, 60-day, or 90-day notice, the type of notice and the reason stated in it can affect what you should do next.

Understand Your Eviction Notice

Learn what your notice means, what your landlord is asking you to do, and what deadline applies.

Check the Notice

Learn what information a notice should contain and why proper delivery and accurate information can matter.

Prepare Your Response

If your landlord files an unlawful detainer case, you may need to respond to the court. Learn about the Answer and the information you may need to provide. California Courts identifies Form UD-105 as the primary Answer form for an eviction case.

Prepare for Court

Understand what happens after you respond, what documents and evidence you may need, and what to expect when you attend an eviction hearing.

Understand Possible Defenses

Learn about issues that may be important in an eviction case, including problems with an eviction notice, improper delivery, and certain housing or habitability issues.

Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute

Eviction matters move quickly. If you have received a notice or court papers, start by determining what you received, when you received it, and what deadline applies.

The sooner you understand the process, the more time you may have to prepare.

Received an Eviction Notice? Start Here.

Learn what type of notice you received, understand your deadline, and find out what you may need to do next.