Eviction Resources

Possibly, a public librarian's most frequent legal reference question is "How do I evict a deadbeat tenant?" Like all legal, tax, and medical questions, we are unqualified to offer advice. Still, we aim to help out as best we can by buying books and directing people to informative websites. Our best book is:


The California landlord's law book : evictions by David Brown, Berkeley, CA : Nolo.com
Call #: Oversized 346.79404 B
ISBN: 0873375432
Description: v. <2> : ill., forms ; 28 cm. + 1 computer laser optical disc (4 3/4 in.)

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As for websites, the San Diego Superior Court offers a bit of help navigating their own specific requirements to file an unlawful detainer action. Note two links in the left hand column: "Forms" and "Self Help Center" The first one provides you with a pdf file of the unlawful detainer information sheet for San Diego County. The second one provides you with most of the other forms you'll need IF the tenant does not respond to your 3 day notice and you need to take him to court.

Many people come into the library to photocopy other forms, such as the 3-day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit out of the California landlord's law book. Alternately, you may be able to use the forms and legal advice included in the Nevada County Court's Unlawful Detainer Instructions for Landlords.