Form UD-100, Complaint—Unlawful Detainer Instructions

Check this box if the tenancy was terminated for an at-fault just cause under Civil Code § 1946.2(b)(1). Fill only if 'Subject to Tenant Protection Act of 2019' is 'Yes'.

Enter the attorney's state bar identification number.

Enter the attorney's or party's full name.

Enter the name of the attorney's law firm or organization.

Enter the attorney's or party's street address.

Enter the city for the attorney's or party's address.

Enter the state for the attorney's or party's address.

Enter the ZIP code for the attorney's or party's address.

Enter the attorney's or party's telephone number.

Enter the attorney's or party's fax number.

Enter the attorney's or party's email address.

Enter the name of the person or entity the attorney represents.

Enter the full name of the plaintiff in the case.

Enter the full name of the defendant in the case.

Enter the court-assigned case number.

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

Check this box if the filing is an original complaint.

Check this box if the filing is an amended complaint, and provide the amendment number.

Enter the amendment number for this amended complaint. Fill only if 'Amended Complaint' is 'Yes'.

Describe how the agreement was later changed. Fill only if 'Agreement later changed' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the agreement was later changed and provide details of the changes.

Enter the California county where the Superior Court is located.

Enter the street address of the Superior Court.

Enter the mailing address of the Superior Court.

Enter the city and ZIP code for the Superior Court.

Enter the name of the Superior Court branch handling the case.

Check this box if the defendant failed to vacate and the plaintiff is seeking to recover the total amount in item 8b as damages. Fill only if 'No-fault just cause termination' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if there are defendants involved in the agreement who are not named in item 6a.

Check this box if any of the defendants not named in item 6a are subtenants.

Check this box if any of the defendants not named in item 6a are assignees.

Check this box if any other type of defendant not named in item 6a is involved, and specify the type.

Describe any other relationship or capacity of the defendants not named in item 6a. Fill only if 'Other' is 'Yes'.

Enter the fictitious business name under which the plaintiff is doing business. Fill only if 'Compliance with fictitious business name laws' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the plaintiff has complied with applicable fictitious business name laws and is doing business under the specified fictitious name.

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.

Press this button to print the completed UD-100 form.

Press this button to save the current progress on the UD-100 form.

Press this button to clear all entered data from the UD-100 form.

This button reminds you to clear the form after printing to protect your privacy.

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.

Check this box when the amount demanded does not exceed $35,000.

Check this box when the amount demanded is $10,000 or less. Fill only if 'Action is a limited civil case' is 'Yes'.

Check this box when the amount demanded is more than $10,000 but does not exceed $35,000. Fill only if 'Action is a limited civil case' is 'Yes'.

Check this box when the amount demanded exceeds $35,000.

Check this box when this amended complaint or cross-complaint changes the classification of the action.

Check this box when the action is reclassified from unlawful detainer to general unlimited civil because possession is not in issue. Fill only if 'Action is reclassified by this amended complaint or cross-complaint' is 'Yes'.

Check this box when the action is reclassified from unlawful detainer to general limited civil because possession is not in issue. Fill only if 'Action is reclassified by this amended complaint or cross-complaint' is 'Yes'.

Check this box when the action is reclassified from a limited civil case to an unlimited civil case. Fill only if 'Action is reclassified by this amended complaint or cross-complaint' is 'Yes'.

Check this box when the action is reclassified from an unlimited civil case to a limited civil case. Fill only if 'Action is reclassified by this amended complaint or cross-complaint' is 'Yes'.

Check this box when the tenancy was terminated for no-fault just cause under Civil Code section 1946.2(b)(2). Fill only if 'Subject to Tenant Protection Act of 2019' is 'Yes'.

Check this box when the plaintiff waived the tenant's payment of rent for the final month of the tenancy before it became due under Civil Code section 1946.2(d)(2). Fill only if 'No-fault just cause termination' is 'Yes'.

Enter the amount of rent waived for the final month of the tenancy. Fill only if 'Waived final month's rent' is 'Yes'.

Check this box when the plaintiff provided the tenant a direct payment equal to one month's rent under Civil Code section 1946.2(d)(3). Fill only if 'No-fault just cause termination' is 'Yes'.

Enter the amount of the direct payment provided under the applicable rent-relief provision. Fill only if 'Provided direct payment of one month's rent' is 'Yes'.

List each defendant who received a direct payment and the amount given to that defendant. Fill only if 'Provided direct payment of one month's rent' is 'Yes'.

Enter the date on which the notice was served.

Check this box to indicate that the notice was served on the identified defendant.

Check this box if the defendant was served with a 3-day notice demanding payment of rent or surrender of the premises.

Check this box if the defendant was served with a 30-day notice to terminate the tenancy and quit the premises.

Check this box if the defendant was served with a 60-day notice to terminate the tenancy and quit the premises.

Check this box if the defendant was served with a 3-day notice to quit that was not specifically a notice to pay rent or perform covenants.

Check this box if the defendant was served with a 3-day notice to perform specified lease covenants or quit the premises, unless item 7b is checked. Fill only if 'Subject to Tenant Protection Act of 2019' is 'No'.

Check this box if the defendant was served with a 3-day notice to quit under California Civil Code section 1946.2(c), after the required prior notice to perform covenants was served.

Enter the date the prior required notice to perform covenants was served. Fill only if '3-day notice to quit under Civil Code, § 1946.2(c)' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the notice served does not match any of the listed notice types and specify the type of notice.

Describe the other type of notice served. Fill only if 'Other' is 'Yes'.

Enter the full legal name of the plaintiff in the unlawful detainer action.

Enter the full legal name of the defendant in the unlawful detainer action.

Check this box if the complaint includes one or more unidentified defendants designated as Doe defendants.

Enter the number identifying the last Doe defendant included in the range.

Enter the name of each plaintiff bringing the unlawful detainer action.

Enter the name of each defendant against whom the plaintiff alleges causes of action.

Check this box if the plaintiff is an individual who is at least 18 years old.

Check this box if the plaintiff is a public agency.

Check this box if the plaintiff is an entity type not otherwise listed, and specify the entity type.

Enter the type of plaintiff entity if it is not an individual, public agency, partnership, or corporation. Fill only if 'Other' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the plaintiff is a partnership.

Check this box if the plaintiff is a corporation.

Check this box if the plaintiff has an ownership interest in the premises.

Check this box if the plaintiff’s interest in the premises is something other than ownership, and specify the interest.

Describe the plaintiff's interest in the premises if it is other than ownership. Fill only if 'Other' is 'Yes'.

Enter the complete address of the premises, including the street address, apartment or unit number if applicable, city, ZIP code, and county.

Enter the approximate year in which the premises were constructed.

Check this box if the tenancy described in item 6 is subject to the Tenant Protection Act of 2019.

Provide the date on or about which the tenancy began.

Enter the name of each defendant associated with the tenancy.

Check this box if the defendant agreed to rent the premises under a month-to-month tenancy.

Check this box if the defendant agreed to a type of tenancy other than month-to-month, and specify the tenancy type.

Describe the type of tenancy if it is not month-to-month. Fill only if 'Other tenancy' is 'Yes'.

Enter the amount of rent the defendant agreed to pay for each payment period.

Check this box if rent is payable monthly.

Check this box if rent is payable at a frequency other than monthly, and specify the frequency.

Specify how often the rent is due if the payment frequency is not monthly. Fill only if 'Other rent payment frequency' is 'Yes'.

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

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

Specify the day on which rent is due if it is not due on the first of the month. Fill only if 'Rent due on another day' is 'Yes'.

Check this box when the tenancy is exempt from the Tenant Protection Act of 2019 and provide the specific supporting subpart.

Enter the specific Civil Code subpart supporting why the tenancy is exempt from the Tenant Protection Act of 2019. Fill only if 'Not subject to the Tenant Protection Act of 2019' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the premises are located within the city limits of the named city.

Enter the name of the city in which the premises are located. Fill only if 'Within the city limits' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the premises are located within the unincorporated area of the named county.

Enter the name of the county in which the premises are located. Fill only if 'Within the unincorporated area' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if a copy of the written agreement, including any addenda or attachments forming the basis of the complaint, is attached and labeled Exhibit 1.

Check this box when, for residential property, a copy of the written agreement is not attached to the complaint.

Check this box when the written agreement is not in the possession of the landlord or the landlord’s employees or agents. Fill only if 'Written agreement not attached' is 'Yes'.

Check this box when the action is solely for nonpayment of rent under Code of Civil Procedure section 1161(2). Fill only if 'Written agreement not attached' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the agreement was made in writing.

Check this box if the agreement was made orally.

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

Check this box if the agreement was made with the plaintiff's agent.

Check this box if the agreement was made with the plaintiff's predecessor in interest.

Check this box if the agreement was made with someone other than the plaintiff, the plaintiff's agent, or the plaintiff's predecessor in interest, and specify who.

Specify the other person or entity with whom the written or oral agreement was made. Fill only if 'Other' is 'Yes'.