Eviction Paperwork for Landlords in California

The court lists 3-day pay rent or quit, 3-day notice to fix a lease violation or leave, 3-day unconditional quit, 30-day for a month-to-month tenancy under one year, 60-day for a year or more, and 90-day for Section 8 with just cause. Which one applies is your decision. We prepare what you direct.

The court says the Tenant Protection Act generally requires just cause after 12 months of tenancy, no-fault terminations generally require one month's rent as relocation assistance, and cities and counties may add stricter rules. A defective notice can end the case.

Form UD-100, Complaint-Unlawful Detainer, effective July 1, 2026. A landlord must first give written notice. The court says an eviction can take 30 to 45 days or more after court papers are delivered.

California law requires a person who assists with unlawful detainer actions for compensation to register as an unlawful detainer assistant. Write Legal prepares eviction paperwork only where independently authorized and properly registered, and it gives no legal advice or representation.

We prepare documents at your direction. We do not represent landlords in court, negotiate with tenants, or give legal advice. You or your attorney handle service, hearings, and communications.