California Eviction - Step by Step

1. Notice to vacate

Serve tenant an eviction notice. [For information on serving a tenant with notice, click here

2. File Petition

eFile an eviction lawsuit and serve the complaint and summons to the tenant.

3. Tenant Response Period

Wait for the 5 days for the tenant to respond. The tenant may or may not respond, which will determine the next step. [For more information, click here .]

4. Court Hearing and Judgment

Get the hearing date from the court clerk and go to the court on your hearing date. [For more information, click here .]