Eviction Force

Easily Evict Your California Tenants

Easily evict your problematic tenants or roommates by taking the hassle out of your eviction case. We have successfully completed thousands of evictions, from start to end, for California landlords — just like you.

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We offer eviction service for both residential and commercial properties. We take care of the whole process, from beginning to end.

We have the knowledge and experience executing mobile home evictions, call or click today to get started.

Roommate(s) causing problems? We can help get them out! Our staff has successfully completed thousands of roommate evictions. Call or click today.

Serving

We serve your tenants with both the initial eviction notice and later with the summons and complaint to obtain the court’s judgment

Filing

Our unlawful detainer assistants (UDAs) draft and file the legally required court forms: UD-100, UD-110, and EJ-130 to name a few.

Representation

If your case becomes contested, we may refer you to a network of trusted lawyers who may represent you in court.

Sheriff Lock Out

We deliver instructions to the local sheriff to schedule a sheriff lockout and provide the locksmith to rekey your property.

An unlawful detainer, or eviction, is a civil lawsuit filed against the occupants of a dwelling with the ultimate goal of removing said occupants. There are various types of occupants and evictions. 
Due to the natural variety in eviction cases, there are consequently a number of notices and court forms which must be served or filed in agreement with each unique eviction case.

For over 30 years our staff has helped landlords successfully evict their tenants. Our goal at Eviction Force is to empower property owners. We will work with you to ensure that you confidently understand your unique eviction case – all while keeping you updated on the case’s progress every step of the way. Leave out the guesswork and let us take care of your entire eviction from beginning to end.

Eviction FAQs

For what reasons can I begin an eviction?

Evictions may be initiated for reasons considered either at-fault or no-fault. Instances in which a tenant breaches the lease, such as nonpayment of rent, are called at-fault evictions. Some examples include:

  • Nonpayment of rent
  • Refusal to allow lawful entry
  • Holding possession of a property after lease has expired
  • Breach of a material term of the lease
  • Nuisance, waste, or using the unit for unlawful purposes
  • Criminal activity on or off the premises directed at the owner or agent

No-fault evictions enable landlords to start an eviction at no fault of the tenant(s). Some examples may include:

  • A close family member needs to move in
  • Taking the property off the rental market
  • Intending to demolish or substantially remodel the property

How long will it take to evict my tenant(s)?

Most uncontested eviction cases may be completed within 40 to 60 days.

While there are many variables that affect how long an eviction may take, it ultimately depends on whether or not your tenant decides to contest the eviction by filing an answer.

Contested evictions may potentially take 60-90 days or longer dependent on the legal procedures that arise during the case and the court’s processing speeds. Furthermore, California courts have experienced delayed proceedings due to court closures and limitations over the recent years, namely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Can’t I just call the police to remove my tenants and change the locks myself?

No!

The police cannot remove your tenant(s) without a legally obtained court order called the writ of possession.

Furthermore, California tenant protection laws prohibit landlords from changing the locks.

Under California Civil Code 789.3, a lawsuit against the landlord may be initiated by the tenant for punitive damages, plus attorney fees for each day they are locked out of the property.

In addition, the landlord could be guilty of a misdemeanor and punished by a fine of up $2,000 or six months imprisonment in County jail, or both.

How do I know what type of notice to serve?

The eviction process begins with the proper posting/serving of the proper notice. The most common notices are:

  • 3 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit : Tenant failed to pay rent
  • 3 Day Notice to Perform or Quit: (Fix a problem or move out) A landlord can use this kind of Notice if their tenant isn’t following the rental agreement or lease, and the problem can be fixed.
  • 30 Day Notice to Terminate Tenancy: Used if tenant has a month to month agreement and has lived in your property for up to one year
  • 60 Day Notice to Terminate Tenancy: Used if tenant has lived in your property for over one year
  • 3 Day Notice to Quit: Incurable violations.

The above is for informational purposes only and may not apply to your situation: this is not legal advice. Always consult with your attorney regarding any legal matters.