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Eviction Form & Sample Packets

UNLAWFUL DETAINER (EVICTION) FORMS

Eviction Notices:

  • 3 Day Notice to Pay or Quit Post Covid Period (4/1/2022 forward) Packet w/Instructions

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  • The Self-Help Center only assists with notices related to non-payment of rent, or 3 day notices to pay or quit.
  • Due to changing laws on evictions in some areas, you may wish to seek legal advice from a private attorney regarding your case. Please see our “Do-It-Yourself Resources” for help finding low to no cost legal advice.

Starting an Unlawful Detainer (Eviction) Case:

  • Starting an Eviction (Unlawful Detainer) Packet w/Instructions

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  • Sample

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  • This form packet is for use after the tenant has been served with the proper eviction notice and their time to move out is over.
  • Due to changing laws and temporary moratoriums on evictions in some areas, you may wish to seek legal advice from a private attorney regarding your case. Please see our “Do-It-Yourself Resources” for help finding low to no cost legal advice.

Responding to an Unlawful Detainer (Eviction) Case:

  • Responding to an Eviction (Unlawful Detainer) Packet w/Instructions

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  • Sample

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  • Responder a un desalojo (retención ilegal). Paquete con formularios, instrucciones y muestra.

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  • This form packet is for use when you have been served with a Summons and Complaint for unlawful detainer (eviction). If you do not file an Answer, the landlord may proceed by default and have you evicted.
  • Due to changing laws and temporary moratoriums on evictions in some areas, you may wish to seek legal advice from a private attorney regarding your case. Please see our “Do-It-Yourself Resources” for help finding low to no cost legal advice.

Requesting a Trial in an Unlawful Detainer (Eviction) Case

  • Requesting a Trial in an Eviction (Unlawful Detainer) Packet w/Instructions

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  • If you have file an Unlawful Detainer and the defendant (tenant) filed an Answer, you must file a Request for Trial to move your case forward.

Each form packet has an instruction sheet and a sample packet to guide you page-by-page through the forms. If you are not sure which packet is best suited to your issues, please contact the Self-Help Center. Once you have completed forms, you may scan and email them to the Self-Help Center for review at SHCDocReview@scscourt.org.