Logo of the San Mateo County Law Library Image of man holding a banner over his head


Home
AnnouncementsLaw Library CatalogHow-To GuidesLegal FormsLocal Legal ServicesElectronic ResourcesPrograms & ClinicsContact/Visit UsAbout UsOur FoundationWhy Do We Need A Law Library?Need A Lawyer?

Drawing of houses
HOW-TO GUIDES: Responding to an Eviction and Unlawful Detainer


How to respond to an eviction and unlawful detainer

Have you received a Notice to Pay Rent or Quit and have you been served with an Unlawful Detainer? You can defend yourself by filing an Answer.

Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County offers assistance to Tenants. Please leave a message on their housing line (650) 517-8911; someone will return the call.

The California Courts offers a Self-Help guide for both landlords and tenants for evictions and unlawful detainers.

Return to How-To Guides

 

Faceook logo


9am to 3pm Monday through Friday
11am to 3pm on Saturday

San Mateo County Law Library
710 Hamilton Street
Redwood City, California 94063
(650) 363-4913
sanmateolawlibrary@gmail.com