Answer — Unlawful Detainer
Judicial Council of California · Unlawful Detainer
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Last updated July 21, 2026
This form is used by a tenant to respond to a landlord's eviction lawsuit and tell the court their side of the story. A tenant who has been served with an eviction notice needs to file this form if they want to fight the eviction in court instead of moving out.
This form must be printed and filled by hand, or opened in Adobe Acrobat.