Unlawful Detainer
UD-125: Request to Dismiss Unlawful Detainer Case
Fillable PDFJudicial Council of California
This form is used to formally dismiss or withdraw an eviction lawsuit before it goes to trial or judgment. Either the landlord or tenant can file this to end the case.
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Forms that go with UD-125
UD-100RequiredComplaint — Unlawful DetainerThe Complaint—Unlawful Detainer is the originating pleading that initiated the case being dismissed, and must be on record for the UD-125 dismissal to reference.›UD-115AttachmentRequest for Entry of Default (Unlawful Detainer)The Rental/Lease Agreement Attachment often referenced in unlawful detainer proceedings to support or clarify the basis for dismissal (e.g., settlement terms tied to the lease).›UD-105Often filed with itAnswer — Unlawful DetainerThe Answer—Unlawful Detainer filed by the tenant/defendant, which is commonly part of the case record when a dismissal is sought after a response has been submitted.›UD-120Often filed with itVerification by Landlord Regarding Rental Assistance—Unlawful DetainerThe Prejudgment Claim of Right to Possession may have been filed during the case and must be resolved or addressed before or alongside the dismissal of the unlawful detainer action.›UD-110Next stepJudgment — Unlawful DetainerThe Stipulation for Entry of Judgment is sometimes filed as a next step or in conjunction with a dismissal when the parties have reached a settlement agreement that resolves the unlawful detainer case.›CIV-110AlternativeRequest for DismissalThe Request for Dismissal (general civil) is the standard dismissal form used in California civil cases and serves as an alternative dismissal vehicle when the UD-125 is not required by the specific court.›