Get Out of Victim Mode

Understand the eviction process. Learn your rights. Take effective action.

Being served with an eviction notice can feel overwhelming, but knowledge is power. The unlawful detainer process has specific rules and timelines that, when understood, can work in your favor.

Explore the topics below to understand each stage of the eviction process, from the initial notice through trial and beyond.

Winning — Easier than You Thought

Discover why winning your eviction case may be more achievable than you think.

The Eviction Process

A step-by-step overview of how the California eviction process works from start to finish.

Taking Control

How to take control of your eviction situation and protect your rights.

Nonpayment of Rent

Understanding evictions based on nonpayment of rent — your rights and defenses.

Perform Covenant

What happens when your landlord claims you violated your lease terms.

Three-Day Notice to Quit

Understanding the three-day notice process and how to respond to protect yourself.

Foreclosure Eviction

Your rights as a tenant when your rental property is being foreclosed upon.

No Fault Eviction

Understanding no-fault evictions: owner move-in, Ellis Act, and your protections.

The Game Board

An interactive overview of the unlawful detainer process — follow along step by step.

Motion to Quash

When and how to file a motion to quash in your unlawful detainer case.

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