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Ending a tenancy
The Eviction Process
Giving Notice
Starting the unlawful detainer
Serving the unlawful detainer
The Tenant's response
The trial
After the trial
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Ending a tenancy
Can a landlord evict a tenant?
How does a landlord evict a tenant?
What is an unlawful detainer?
Can a landlord evict a tenant without filing an unlawful detainer?
How can I find out if the unit is rent-controlled?
What if the tenant works for the landlord?
If the property is sold, can the new owner evict the old owner or the old owner's tenants?
The Eviction Process
Giving Notice
What kind of notice does the landlord have to give the tenant?
Can the landlord give more than one notice at the same time?
How does the landlord give notice to the tenant?
Is a notice always needed before filing an Unlawful Detainer?
What does the landlord do after giving notice to the tenant?
How do I count the days in the notice period?
Starting the unlawful detainer
How does the landlord start the unlawful detainer case?
Who is the Plaintiff?
Who is the Defendant?
Does the landlord have to list everyone who lives in the rental unit as a Defendant?
How does the landlord fill out the rest of the Complaint?
What does the landlord do after filling out the forms?
Is there a fee to file court forms?
What if I don't have enough money to pay the filing fee?
Serving the unlawful detainer
How does the landlord let the tenant know that s/he filed an unlawful detainer?
Who can serve the Summons and Complaint?
Who must be served with the Summons and Complaint?
What happens after the court papers are served?
The Tenant's response
How long does the tenant have to respond after being served the court papers?
How does the tenant respond to the unlawful detainer?
How does the landlord find out if the tenant filed a response?
What if the tenant moves out before the trial?
What happens if the tenant does not file any response?
What does the landlord do if the tenant doesn't respond in time?
What if the tenant responds?
The trial
Do I have the right to a jury trial?
What if the landlord and tenant reach an agreement?
What should be in the agreement?
How do I get ready for trial?
What if I don't speak English well?
What if I am deaf?
What happens at the trial?
What happens if the landlord wins?
What happens if the tenant wins?
After the trial
Is there anything I can do if I lose?
How can the tenant stop or delay the eviction?
What if the tenant seems to have moved out?
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Where can landlords get more information about evictions?
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