Eviction Resources

1. Answer to Unlawful Detainer
2. Application for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs:
   For low-income defendants, the above waiver should be filed with the Answer to be relieved of the filing fee.
3. Request for Jury Trial
   The above jury trial request should be filed with the Answer.
4. Application for Waiver of additional Court Fees and Costs
   For low-income defendants, the above waiver should be filed with the jury trial request to be relieved of the filing fee.
5. Motion for Stay of Eviction--Instructions; Motion for Stay of Eviction --Pleading Motion; Motion for Stay of Eviction--Sample Defendant Declaration

Tenants' Rights Resources

1. Project Sentinel
2. Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
3. Bay Area Legal Aid of Contra Costa County
4. Housing Rights, Inc.
5. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
   • Tenant Rights, Laws and Protections: California
   • Leyes, derechos y protecciones de los inquilinos: California