Summons (Unlawful Detainer)
Judicial Council of California · Unlawful Detainer
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Last updated July 21, 2026
This form is used to officially notify a tenant that a landlord is taking them to court to force them to leave the rental property, typically because they haven't paid rent, violated the lease, or the tenancy has ended. A landlord would use this form when they want to evict a tenant and need to legally serve them with court papers.
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