Every service below starts the same way: you tell us what you were served with and when, and we confirm your actual deadline. From there the work is document preparation and filing, done on the timeline the court gives you rather than the one that would be comfortable. The consultation is free.
Unlawful detainer response help: the UD-105 answer, prepared and filed
Your formal response to the eviction lawsuit, prepared and filed on time.
The Answer, Judicial Council form UD-105, is the document that keeps your case alive. It tells the court you dispute the case and it preserves your right to a trial. Once an answer is on file, the landlord can no longer take a judgment against you by default. We go through the complaint with you, identify the defenses that fit your situation, prepare the answer, and get it filed before your response deadline runs out.
Holding the summons right now? Start with what to do when you are served an unlawful detainer summons: your 10 court days are already running.
Answer, Unlawful Detainer
Must be filed within the response period on the summons, normally 10 court days from service
Summons, Eviction (Unlawful Detainer)
10 court days from the day you are served to file a written response
Stay of eviction requests to stop a sheriff lockout
Emergency requests to pause a lockout when the sheriff notice is posted.
A stay is a request asking the court to postpone the lockout. It is the option people reach for when a judgment has already been entered and a notice to vacate is taped to the door. Timing decides everything here, because once the sheriff completes the lockout there is very little left to undo. If you are holding a notice from the sheriff, call before you do anything else.
Already have a notice from the sheriff? Read can I stop an eviction after judgment, then call.
Eviction notice response help for 3-day, 30-day, and 60-day notices
Review of your 3-day, 30-day, or 60-day notice for defects and next steps.
Most evictions start with a written notice, not a lawsuit. A notice has to be correct in its wording, its amounts, its dates, and the way it was delivered. Notices that get those details wrong are challenged every day in California courtrooms. We read your notice line by line, explain in plain English what it is demanding and by when, and tell you what your realistic options are while you still have time to use them.
Got a 3-day notice? Read what a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit must contain before you pay or move.
Motions and demurrers to fight a defective eviction case
Challenges to defective notices and complaints before you ever answer.
Not every eviction case should be answered right away. When the notice or the complaint has a legal problem on its face, a demurrer or a motion can be the better first move, because it attacks the case itself instead of arguing the facts. These filings have their own deadlines and formatting rules. We prepare them, file them, and track what the court does next.
Eviction help after a foreclosure
Support for tenants and former owners facing eviction after a foreclosure.
After a foreclosure sale, the new owner usually moves to take possession of the property. Tenants who were renting the home and former owners who stayed on are in different positions with different protections and different notice requirements. We sort out which one applies to you, review the notice you were given, and prepare the response that fits.
Eviction filing and deadline tracking, 24/7
Every court date and cutoff monitored, with 24/7 online progress access.
An eviction case is a series of deadlines, and missing any one of them can cost you the case even when you had a strong defense. We calendar every date from the moment you hire us: your response deadline, the trial setting, any motions, and anything the court sends afterward. You get 24/7 online access so you can check the progress of your file whenever you want, day or night.
How our eviction document preparation works
Step 1: Call, day or night, for a free eviction consultation
Tell us what you received and when. We confirm your exact deadline and what needs to be filed. Free, and it takes minutes.
Step 2: Fast unlawful detainer document preparation and filing
Your response is prepared the same day whenever possible and filed with the court before your deadline runs out.
Step 3: You stay protected while we track every deadline
With a response on file you cannot lose by default. You gain time, leverage, and options, and we track every deadline that follows.
See the full process in detail.
Eviction services near you: seven California counties
We serve tenants in seven California counties from our office in Diamond Bar: Los Angeles , Orange , Riverside , San Bernardino , San Diego , Ventura , and Sacramento .
Not sure which stop-eviction help you need?
Most people are not, and that is fine. What matters is which document you were handed, because that determines everything else. Our guide on what to do if you are being evicted walks through how to tell the difference, and eviction court dates and deadlines explains how the timing works. Or just call and read us the first page.
Eviction questions, answered
How do I respond to an Unlawful Detainer eviction lawsuit in California?
To respond to an Unlawful Detainer lawsuit in California, you must prepare and file an official written response (Form UD-105) with the court within 10 court days of being served. Failing to respond in time results in an automatic default judgment and rapid lockout. Stop Eviction Consultants provides fast, accurate legal document preparation to ensure your answer is properly formatted, served, and filed before your deadline. Call (951) 702-7771 for immediate help.
Can I stop or delay a Sheriff lockout after receiving a Notice to Vacate in California?
Yes. Even after a judgment is entered or a Sheriff's Notice to Vacate is posted, California tenants can file an emergency Stay of Execution or Motion to Set Aside Judgment to temporarily halt the lockout and grant additional time. Because court deadlines at this stage are measured in hours, immediate action is required. Stop Eviction Consultants assists with emergency document preparation to get your request before the court quickly. Call (951) 702-7771 24/7.
What should I do if I receive a 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit?
A 3-Day Notice is the formal starting point of the eviction process in California, but it is not an immediate eviction. Many 3-Day Notices contain technical legal errors regarding legal rent amounts, notice periods, or required statutory language that can invalidate a landlord's lawsuit. Stop Eviction Consultants reviews your notice for defects and helps prepare your response strategy before a court case is filed. Contact our team at (951) 702-7771 for a consultation.
This website provides general information about the California eviction process and is not legal advice.