Form UD-100, Complaint—Unlawful Detainer Instructions

Enter the unique case number assigned by the court for this unlawful detainer action.

Enter the attorney's state bar number as registered with the State Bar of California.

Enter the attorney's full name.

Enter the name of the law firm representing the party.

Enter the attorney's street address.

Enter the city for the attorney's address.

Enter the state abbreviation (2 characters) for the attorney's address.

Enter the ZIP code corresponding to the attorney's address.

Enter the attorney's telephone number.

Enter the attorney's fax number, if applicable.

Enter the attorney's email address.

Enter the name of the party that the attorney represents.

Enter the county name for the Superior Court of California handling this case.

Enter the court's street address.

Enter the mailing address of the court handling the case.

Enter the city and ZIP code for the court's mailing address.

Enter the branch name of the court where the case is filed.

Enter the name of the plaintiff initiating the complaint.

Enter the name of the defendant against whom the complaint is filed.

Check this box to indicate an additional unidentified party (Doe) as needed.

Enter any additional party or text detail relevant to the addressing of the complaint.

Check this box if the document being filed is the original complaint.

Check this box if the document being filed is an amended complaint.

Enter the amendment number applicable to the amended complaint. Leave blank if not applicable.

Select this option if the case is a limited civil case (amount demanded does not exceed $35,000).

Check this box if the amount demanded in the case does not exceed $10,000.

Check this box if the amount demanded in the case exceeds $10,000 but does not exceed the threshold for unlimited cases.

Select this option if the case is an unlimited civil case (amount demanded exceeds $35,000).

Indicate the reclassification of the action by this amended complaint or cross-complaint. Check all options that apply regarding the type of civil action being pursued.

Select this checkbox if the case is being reclassified from an unlawful detainer to a general unlimited civil action where possession is not at issue.

Select this checkbox if the case is being reclassified from an unlawful detainer to a general limited civil action where possession is not at issue.

Check this option if the complaint is reclassifying the case from a limited civil action to an unlimited civil action.

Check this option if the complaint is reclassifying the case from an unlimited civil action to a limited civil action.

Enter the name(s) of the plaintiff(s). If there are multiple plaintiffs, list each one.

List the causes of action alleged against the defendant. Provide each cause separately if multiple are involved.

Mark this checkbox if the plaintiff is an individual over the age of 18.

Select this option if the plaintiff is a public agency.

Select this option if the plaintiff’s status does not fall into the standard categories provided.

If you selected 'other', specify additional details about the plaintiff's type.

Select this checkbox if the plaintiff is a partnership.

Select this checkbox if the plaintiff is a corporation.

Provide additional details or identification information if required (for example, further specify the corporate status or other party details).

Check this box if the plaintiff has complied with the fictitious business name laws and is operating under a fictitious name.

Provide the full address (street address, apartment number, city, zip, county) of the premises where the defendant is in possession; this helps establish the proper venue for the case.

Select this option if the premises is located within the limits of a city.

Enter the city name where the premises is located.

Select this box if the premises is located in an unincorporated area rather than within a city.

Enter the county name where the premises is located.

Provide the approximate year when the premises was constructed.

Select this option if the plaintiff’s interest in the premises is that of an owner.

Select this option if the plaintiff’s interest in the premises is something other than ownership.

Specify the nature of the plaintiff’s interest in the premises if 'other' has been selected.

Enter the full name of the plaintiff.

Enter the full name of the defendant.

Enter the case number assigned to this complaint.

Provide the approximate date on which the relevant events occurred.

Enter the full name of each defendant involved in the case.

Check this box if the tenancy is a month-to-month agreement.

Check this box if the tenancy is of a type other than month-to-month.

If you selected 'other tenancy', specify the nature of the tenancy here.

Enter the dollar amount agreed upon for rent payment.

Select this if the rent payment is to be made on a monthly basis.

Select this if the rent payment frequency is other than monthly.

Specify the frequency of the rent payment if 'other' is selected.

Check this box if rent is due on the first day of the month.

Check this box if rent is due on a day other than the first of the month.

Specify the day of the month when the rent is due if 'other day' is selected.

Select this option if the agreement or contract was made in writing.

Select this option if an oral agreement was made and identify with whom it was made.

Check this box if the agreement was made with the plaintiff.

Indicate if the plaintiff is represented by an agent. Check this option if an agent is acting on behalf of the plaintiff.

Check if the complaint is being filed by the plaintiff's predecessor in interest, indicating a transfer of rights or ownership from a previous owner.

Select this if none of the predefined representation categories apply to the plaintiff. Use the accompanying 'specify' field to provide further details.

Provide additional details regarding the plaintiff's representation if 'Other' was selected above.

Indicate that there are defendants not named in item 6a. Check this option if additional defendants exist beyond those previously named.

Select this checkbox if subtenants are included among the defendants not named in item 6a.

Select this checkbox if assignees are included among the defendants not named in item 6a.

Choose this option if another category of defendants (other than subtenants or assignees) is present among those not named in item 6a.

Provide details about the additional defendants if 'Other' was selected in the defendants section.

Provide a written explanation of any modifications made to the original agreement, if applicable.

Check this option if the written agreement was later changed. Use this section to indicate any modifications to the contractual terms.

Confirm that a copy of the written agreement, including any addenda or attachments that support the complaint, is attached and labeled as Exhibit 1. This is required for residential property cases unless indicated otherwise.

Select this if the copy of the written agreement is not attached for a residential property case, and specify the reason for its absence.

Select this checkbox if the written agreement is not held by the landlord, employees, or agents, indicating that the document is missing from the landlord’s possession.

Check this if the complaint is filed solely for nonpayment of rent under Code Civil Procedure section 1161(2).

Mark this box if the tenancy is not subject to the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, based on the applicable subpart that exempts the tenancy.

Provide a specification or detail the subpart that supports why the tenancy is exempt from the Tenant Protection Act of 2019.

Select this option if the tenancy is subject to the Tenant Protection Act of 2019.

Check this box if the tenancy was terminated for at-fault just cause as defined under Civil Code section 1946.2(b)(1).

Check this if the tenancy was terminated for no-fault just cause under Civil Code section 1946.2(b)(2), and ensure the proper plaintiff designation is selected.

Select this if the landlord waived the final month’s rent payment before it became due, as part of the termination arrangements.

Enter the dollar amount specified under Civil Code section 1946.2(d)(2) related to the waived rent for the final month.

Check this box if a direct payment equivalent to one month's rent was provided under Civil Code section 1946.2(d)(3).

Enter the dollar amount corresponding to the direct payment of one month's rent as referenced under Civil Code section 1946.2(d)(3).

Enter each defendant's name and the corresponding amount to be given to each as indicated.

Check this box to confirm that because the defendant failed to vacate, the plaintiff seeks to recover the total damages (as noted in item 8b).

Provide the name of each party as required (likely referring to listing defendants or other involved parties).

Select this box if a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit was served.

Check this box if a 30-day notice to quit has been issued.

Check this box if a 60-day notice to quit has been served.

Select this box if a 3-day notice to quit (different from the rent notice) was issued.

Tick this box if a 3-day notice to perform covenants or quit was served (note: not applicable if item 7b is checked).

Mark this option if a 3-day notice to quit under Civil Code section 1946.2(c) was served along with the prior required notice to perform covenants.

Enter the date corresponding to the notice referenced above.

Select this box if another type of notice, not previously listed, applies.

Provide specific details or description for the 'Other' notice selected.

Check this option to indicate or confirm the inclusion of the defendant in the case.

Enter the plaintiff’s name as it appears on the complaint form. This is the party initiating the action.

Enter the defendant’s name as it appears on the complaint form. This is the party against whom the action is brought.

Provide the case number assigned by the court for this unlawful detainer action.

Enter the date relevant to the event indicated (such as the service of notice or filing date) as referenced in the form.

Select this option if the notice included an election of forfeiture. This confirms that the notice contained that specific provision.

Select this option if a copy of the notice (labeled Exhibit 2) is attached. This attachment is required for residential properties under applicable statutes.

Select this option if one or more defendants were served using different notice methods, dates, or types, as detailed in Attachment 10c. This indicates varied service circumstances.

Select this option if the notice described in item 9a was served as indicated for the defendant. This verifies the method of service used.

Select this option if the notice was served by personally handing a copy directly to the defendant.

Enter the date on which the defendant was personally handed a copy of the notice.

Select this option if the notice was served by leaving a copy with another person or at a specific location.

Enter the name or provide a description of the person or entity with whom a copy of the notice was left.

Enter the date corresponding to the event or action indicated by this clause ('on (date)').

Select this option if the notice is to be served at the defendant’s residence.

Select this option if the notice is to be served at the defendant’s place of business.

Enter the date associated with the related service method.

Select this checkbox if service of the notice is made by posting a copy on the premises.

Enter the date when the posted notice was affixed.

Select this option if service includes both giving a copy to a person residing at the premises and mailing a copy to the defendant at that address.

Enter the date corresponding to the service method of giving and mailing a copy at the premises.

Select this checkbox if the defendant’s residence and usual place of business cannot be determined, thereby justifying an alternative method of service.

Select this option if no person of suitable age or discretion is found at the premises for service.

Select this option if service is performed by sending a copy via certified or registered mail to the defendant, and note the date of mailing.

Select this option if service is to be conducted in the manner specified by a written commercial lease between the parties (not applicable for residential tenancies).

Select this checkbox to indicate the confirmation or selection of a party’s name as part of the party details section.

Enter the party’s full name in this text field for identification purposes.

Check this box if the information about serving notice on the defendants (as referenced in item 9f) is provided in Attachment 10c.

Select this checkbox to confirm that proof of service for the notice in item 9a is attached and labeled as Exhibit 3.

Check this option if the plaintiff is demanding possession from each defendant due to the expiration of a fixed-term lease.

Select this checkbox in connection with the 3-day notice to pay rent or quit to indicate that the rent due at that time is addressed.

Provide the specific dollar amount of the rent due when the 3-day notice was served.

Check this box to indicate acknowledgment of the statement regarding the fair rental value of the premises.

Enter the dollar amount that represents the fair rental value of the premises.

Select this checkbox if alleging that the defendant’s continued possession is malicious, thereby entitling the plaintiff to statutory damages (with details in Attachment 14).

Check this option if there is a written agreement between the parties that provides for attorney fees.

Select this checkbox if the defendant’s tenancy is subject to a local rent control or eviction control ordinance.

Enter the details including city or county, ordinance title, and date of passage corresponding to the applicable local control ordinance.

Check this box if additional allegations are stated in Attachment 17.

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Enter the full name of the plaintiff filing the complaint.

Enter the full name of the defendant involved in the case.

Enter the case number for the unlawful detainer action as provided by the court.

Check this box if you are asserting a claim for past-due rent.

Enter the dollar amount you are claiming for past-due rent.

Check this box if you are claiming reasonable attorney fees in your claim.

Check this box if you are seeking forfeiture of the rental agreement as part of your relief.

Check this box if you are claiming damages for waived rent or relocation assistance.

Enter the dollar amount for the damages related to waived rent or relocation assistance.

Check this box if you are claiming damages calculated at the rate stated in item 13.

Enter the date from which the rate in item 13 applies for the damage claim.

Check this box if you are claiming statutory damages up to $600 for the conduct described in item 14.

Provide additional details regarding the damages or claim, if applicable.

Check this box if your claim includes other damages or provisions not previously specified.

Check this box to indicate that you have attached additional pages as exhibits.

Specify the number of pages attached, if applicable.

Check this box to indicate that an unlawful detainer assistant is involved. (This section must be completed in all cases.)

Check this box if the unlawful detainer assistant did not perform the specified action.

Check this box if the unlawful detainer assistant did perform the specified action.

Enter the full name of the unlawful detainer assistant.

Enter the complete street address, city, and zip code for the unlawful detainer assistant.

Enter the telephone number of the unlawful detainer assistant.

Enter the county where the unlawful detainer assistant is registered.

Enter the registration number of the unlawful detainer assistant.

Enter the expiration date of the unlawful detainer assistant's registration or license.

Enter the date on which the form is being signed.

Type or print the name of the person signing the form.

Enter the date on which the verification is signed. Use a proper date format (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY) to indicate when the form was verified.

Provide the printed name of the person who is signing the verification. This should be the individual responsible for the form's accuracy.