The California Eviction Process: Every Step a Landlord Must Follow

A printed eviction notice taped to a tenant's front door, the first step a California landlord must take before filing an unlawful detainer lawsuit.

A lawful eviction in California is a court proceeding. It is not something a landlord can do with a locksmith, a shutoff valve, or a threat. Every step below has to happen, in order, before anyone can legally remove you from your home — and the only person who can physically put you out is […]