When a landlord has to evict an adamant tenant after the expiration of the lease term and dates indicated on the eviction notice, the landlord may initiate summary court proceedings called unlawful detainer action. A tenant is served with an unlawful detainer form to appear in court and defend him or herself or explain the resistance to move from the landlord’s property.
Sample Unlawful Detainer Form
Ref No. _______________________________________ Date: _________________
Landlord’s full names: ________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________ City _____________ State: ___________ Zip: _______
Phone: ________________ Email: _________________ Fax: ________________________
Tenant’s full names: __________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________ City _____________ State: ___________ Zip: _______
Phone: ________________ Email: _________________ Fax: ________________________
Dear _____________________
My attorney and I have requested a court hearing for the proceedings of your eviction. The court is set to sit on __________________ and we will then be given judgment possession to the property.
You are requested to appear in court on the mention date without fail.
Sincerely,
Sign ______________________________ Date: ______________________
