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SUM-145Mandatory

Summons—Enforcement of State Housing Law

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2009

This form is a court summons used when a case starts because a building owner did not fix a problem after receiving a notice. It tells the person being sued that they have 10 calendar days to file a written answer with the court.

The court describes it as: Tells the owner of a building that a court case has started because the owner did not fix a problem with the building after getting a notice saying the problem must be fixed and what can happen if a response is not filed in 10 days.

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Where this fits in a case

After judgment

Stage: After judgment

This form is used to officially notify a building owner that a court case has begun because the owner failed to fix a required building problem after being given a notice.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What does this form tell me about my response time?
You have 10 calendar days after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff.
What happens if I do not file my response on time?
If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.
Can I just call or send a letter instead of filing a written response?
No, a letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2009.

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