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Answer—Unlawful Detainer

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2026

This form is used by a tenant (defendant) to tell the court and the landlord their answers to an eviction complaint. It allows the defendant to admit or deny statements and raise specific defenses or objections.

The court describes it as: Tell the court and the landlord your responses to the Complaint and things you want to ask for as a tenant in an eviction case.

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Where this fits in a case

Respond

Stage: Respond

This form is used by a tenant who has been served with a Complaint for Unlawful Detainer, which starts an eviction case. The defendant fills this out to respond to the claims made by the landlord (plaintiff).

Usually filed by the person responding.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The defendant, who is the tenant being sued for eviction, fills out this form. The defendant must sign it unless their lawyer signs it for them.
What does the form ask for?
It asks the defendant to respond to the complaint by admitting or denying statements, and to list any defenses or objections they have against the eviction claim.
Does this form require a filing fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

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

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