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How the eviction process works

This is a summary of the eviction process.

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A landlord must meet many legal requirements before they can ask for a court order that says their tenant must move out. There are step-by-step instructions at the bottom of this page with more details.

The landlord gives the tenant a written Notice to do something by a deadline

For example, a Notice might say to fix a problem or move out by a certain date.

The deadlines can be very short, like 3 days, or months.

The Landlord starts an eviction case in court

If the tenant doesn't do what the Notice says by the deadline, the landlord can file an eviction case (called an unlawful detainer).

The landlord must have a copy of the court papers delivered (served) to the tenant.

The tenant can file a response in court

If the tenant doesn't respond by the deadline, the landlord can file papers asking a judge to decide the case without their input.

If the tenant does respond, either side can ask for a trial where a judge or jury will decide.

The judge makes a decision

If the lan

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