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California eviction response — UD-105

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Respond to an unlawful detainer complaint and present applicable tenant responses or defenses.

UrgentCourt / tribunalOfficial steps

Who it goes to: California Superior Court handling the eviction case

Where it applies: California

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01 · What is this?

Respond to an unlawful detainer complaint and present applicable tenant responses or defenses.

02 · When is it useful?

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03 · Start here

Read the summons and complaint and record how and when they were served.

Gather your pieces

  1. Read the summons and complaint and record how and when they were served.
  2. Check the response deadline promptly with the court's current eviction guidance.

Your official next step

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Your next moves

  1. Use the current answer form and necessary attachments.
  2. Follow the case court's filing and service requirements.

Real-world check

For an existing California eviction case. Response timing depends on service; a generic rent letter cannot replace a timely court response.

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