[CA] How do you properly file and serve a UD-105 answer form in unlawful detainer cases?

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That normally would be included with the petition. It can then be sent to the court. The clerk of the court could also provide a copy, so that you do not have to create an answer from scratch. If you wanted to create one from scratch, you would go line by line down the complaint and confirm or deny the statements.

It has to be sent to the court, but that is the answer form.

You'd take multiple copies to the court as one is also sent to whomever is your plaintiff after it's filed. (CA Civ Pro Code § 1010)

UD-105 ANSWER—UNLAWFUL DETAINER

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I need to answer an unlawful detainer.

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I understand that dealing with an unlawful detainer can be stressful. Can you please tell me if you have already received any court documents regarding this matter?

Yes.

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Have you previously responded to any legal notices related to this unlawful detainer?

No.

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Is there anything else the lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they’ll be able to help with your unlawful detainer.

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Liz

Hi there! My name is Liz and I’ve been an attorney for more than a decade, and I am here to assist with your legal concerns. So I can best help, what concerns do you have with the answer?

Hi Liz, I need help to answer an unlawful detainer.

Liz

Hi! In what state is the case?

California.

Liz

Understood, do you have the answer form? It's the UD-105. Unlawful detainer is an eviction, apologies, are you being evicted in foreclosure?

No. If I fill out the UD-105, is that considered answering?

No, my case is none of the above.

Liz

It has to be sent to the court, but that is the answer form.

You'd take multiple copies to the court as one is also sent to whomever is your plaintiff after it's filed. (CA Civ Pro Code § 1010)

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