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Straight answers about the California eviction process
Eight guides covering what actually happens, stage by stage, from the first notice through the sheriff lockout. Written the way we explain it on the phone: no jargon, no scare tactics, and no pretending the deadlines are longer than they are.
- 01 What can I do if I'm being evicted? What can I do if I'm being evicted in California? A plain English walkthrough of every stage, from the first notice to the sheriff lockout, and what still works.
- 02 How to respond to an unlawful detainer in California How to respond to an unlawful detainer in California: the UD-105 answer, your 5 court day deadline, what a default judgment means, and what to file first.
- 03 What is a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit? What a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit must contain under California law, the defects that make one invalid, and exactly what happens after the three days run out.
- 04 How long does an eviction take in California? How long does an eviction take in California? A stage by stage timeline from the first notice through the lawsuit, trial, writ of possession, and sheriff lockout.
- 05 Can I stop an eviction after judgment? Can I stop an eviction after judgment in California? Stays of eviction, the sheriff's notice to vacate, setting aside a default, and the emergency options that remain.
- 06 Eviction after foreclosure in California Eviction after foreclosure in California: what tenants and former owners face once a property is sold, which notice applies to you, and how to respond in time.
- 07 30-day and 60-day notices in California 30-day and 60-day notices in California explained: which period applies, when a just cause has to be stated, what to check on the notice, and what happens next.
- 08 Eviction court dates and deadlines Every eviction court date and deadline in a California unlawful detainer, how to read your summons, and why court days are not the same as calendar days.
This website provides general information about the California eviction process and is not legal advice.
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