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Unlawful Detainer (eviction) Complaint Tutorial - California
How to prepare a Complaint for Unlawful Detainer (Eviction) for California residential property. Form UD-100. This video is for educational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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Tenant Defenses to Evictions in California
In California, a landlord can evict a tenant for failing to pay rent or for violating the lease or rental agreement. This article examines the basic eviction process in California, along with some of the most common defenses available to tenants. Additional rules may apply in California cities with rent control. check to learn more.
A landlord cannot evict a tenant for an illegal reason like discrimination or to get back at the tenant for taking action against the landlord, like filing a complaint because the property’s heating system is broken. check to learn more.
If the tenant doesn't voluntarily move out after the landlord has properly given the required notice to the tenant, the landlord can evict the tenant. In order to evict the tenant, the landlord must file an unlawful detainer lawsuit in superior court. check to learn more.