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Landlord - Information and Forms for Evictions

Process	Description	Form Link	Resources / Referrals
Notices	In most cases, before you file your case, you must give your tenant a written notice.		Self-Help Workshop (Webinar) for Evictions and Notices Types of eviction notices (Landlords) (external site )
Filing an Unlawful Detainer Complaint	After you have given notice and you are ready to file a case, you will file a complaint with the court.	Complete Your Unlawful Detainer (Eviction) Complaint Form (Form Completion Program) (external site ) Or Complaint - Unlawful Detainer (Form Packet) (pdf ) Optional: Instructions for Request to Waive Court Fees (external site pdf ) Request to Waive Court Fees (Form Packet) (pdf )	Self-Help Guide to Evictions (Eviction) Complaint Form (Form Completion Program) (external site ) Talk to a Housing Counselor through HUD.Gov (Eviction) Complaint Form (Form Completion Program) (external site )
Information about Service		POS-010 Proof of Service of Summons Form (external site pdf )	Information about Service (external site )
Default Judgment	If the defendant did not file an answer and they are still in the property, you can ask the judge to enter a Default Judgment.	Default Judgment - Unlawful Detainer Form (pdf )	Ask for a Default Judgment (external site )
Schedule a Trial	If your defendant did file an answer and they are still in the property, you can ask the judge to enter a judgment by scheduling a trial.	UD-150 Request/Counter-Request To Set Case For Trial Form (pdf )	Ask for a Trial (external site )
Prepare for Trial		Request for an Interpreter Form (pdf )	Preparing for Trial (external site ) Tips For Your Day in Court (external site )
Miscellaneous Forms
		Request for Dismissal CIV-110 (external site pdf )
		MC-040 Notice of Change of Address or Other Contact Information (external site pdf )
		MC-030 Declaration (external site pdf )
		MC-410-INFO How to Request a Disability Accommodation for Court (external site pdf )
		MC-410 Disability Accommodation Request (external site pdf )

Tenant - Information and Forms for Evictions

Process	Description	Form Link	Resources / Referrals
Notices	In most situations, your landlord must serve you with a notice prior to filing an eviction.		Information About Notices (external site )
Exploring Your Options	Once you are served with the summons and complaint, you can explore your options for proceeding.		Exploring Your Options (external site ) Tenant Brochure (pdf ) Tenant's Unlawful Detainer Chart (pdf )
Answering an Eviction	You must act quickly. You have 5 days to file an Answer form or other legal forms after you're handed (served) the Summons and Complaint forms.	Complete Your Unlawful Detainer (Eviction) Answer Online (Form Completion Program) (external site ) Or Answer - Unlawful Detainer Form Packet (pdf ) Optional: Instructions for Request to Waive Court Fees (external site pdf ) Request to Waive Court Fees Form Packet (pdf )	How to Fill Out an Answer (external site ) Tenant / Landlord Assistance Program (TLAP) (external site ) Inland Counties Legal Services UD Clinic (pdf ) Legal Aid Societies / Advocacy Groups (external site )
Prepare for Trial		Request for an Interpreter Form (pdf )	Riverside County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (external site ) Preparing for Trial (external site ) Tips for Your Day in Court (external site )
Miscellaneous Forms
		MC-040 Notice of Change of Address or Other Contact Information (external site pdf )
		MC-030 Declaration (external site pdf )
		MC-410-INFO How to Request a Disability Accommodation for Court (external site pdf )
		MC-410 Disability Accommodation Request (external site pdf )

Additional Resources

Click the image below to use California Courts Self-Help Guide to help you navigate your eviction case, including step-by-step guides for following procedures and help with understanding your options.

Program	Description	Link
Inland Counties Legal Services	Local Legal Aid	Tenant / Landlord Assistance Program (TLAP) (external site ) Inland Counties Legal Services UD Clinic (pdf )
Riverside Legal Aid	Local Legal Aid	Riverside Legal Aid \| Free Legal Assistance in Riverside County California (external site )
United Lift	Rental Assistance	United Lift - Rent & Utility Assistance for Riverside County (external site )
Housing is Key	Rental Assistance/Mortgage Relief Program	Housing Is Key (external site )
Fair Housing Council of Riverside County	Research/Information	Home - Fair Housing Council of Riverside County (external site )
Law Library	Research/Information	Home - Riverside County Law Library (external site )
2.1.1.	Resource List	Call 211 for Essential Community Services \| United Way 211 (external site )
BAR Association - Lawyer Referral Service	Resource List	Lawyer Referral Service of the Riverside County Bar Association (external site )
Housing Authority - Homelessness Prevention Program	Resource List	Homeless Programs (external site )

Self-Help Events and Workshops

Watch a Video on Resolving Your Eviction Case (external site )