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Declaration for Default Judgment by Court (Unlawful Detainer—Civ. Proc., § 585(d))

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2003

This form is used by a landlord (plaintiff) to ask the court for a judgment in an eviction case when the tenant (defendant) has not filed an Answer. It requires the landlord to declare facts about the rental agreement, the notices given, and the damages owed.

The court describes it as: Ask the court to win your eviction case as a landlord because the tenant didn’t file an Answer (form UD-105) by the deadline.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used by a landlord in an unlawful detainer (eviction) case when the tenant has failed to file a formal response to the lawsuit by the required deadline.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is for the plaintiff, who is usually the landlord in an eviction case.
What does this form ask the court for?
It asks the court to rule in the landlord's favor because the tenant did not file an Answer.
Are there documents that must be attached?
The form requires attaching original or copy notices and proof of service if they were not attached to the original complaint.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2003.

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