Yes! You can use AI to fill out UD-155, Eviction Case (Unlawful Detainer) Stipulation

Parties, especially unrepresented tenants, often confuse a 'Stipulation and Order' with a 'Stipulated Judgment.' Selecting 'Stipulated Judgment' (4b) results in an immediate, final judgment against the defendant, which can appear on their record like a trial loss and allow for immediate lockout. This mistake happens due to the legal complexity and can lead to unintended, severe consequences. To avoid this, parties must carefully read the descriptions and understand that a 'Stipulation and Order' (4a) keeps the case open while the agreement is performed, which is often the intended path.

Tenants often overlook the option to request that the court 'bar access to the court record.' This is a critical mistake because an unsealed eviction filing can be found by tenant screening companies, making it difficult to find future housing, even if the case was settled amicably. To avoid this long-term negative impact, parties should almost always check box 10k to request the record be sealed as part of their agreement.

Fillers frequently forget to list all plaintiffs (e.g., all owners) or all defendants (e.g., all adult occupants), or fail to check the box for an attachment if more space is needed. This oversight can make the stipulation unenforceable against the unlisted individuals, leading to further legal complications. Always double-check that every person or legal entity involved is correctly named and that form MC-025 is attached if there are additional parties.

When creating a payment plan, parties often leave amounts, due dates, or payment delivery instructions blank or vague. This ambiguity makes it difficult to determine if a breach has occurred, rendering the agreement hard to enforce and leading to future court hearings. To prevent this, every payment amount must have a specific due date, and the fields for payment method and delivery must be filled out completely and clearly.

Parties may incorrectly add the 'Past Due Rent,' 'Damages,' 'Attorney Fees,' and 'Court Costs' to arrive at the 'Total.' This simple math error can lead to disputes later about the correct amount owed or whether the agreement has been fulfilled. To avoid this, carefully calculate the total sum and double-check the math before signing. AI-powered form filling tools like Instafill.ai can perform these calculations automatically to ensure accuracy.

It is very common for filers to list the street address of the property but forget to include the specific apartment or unit number. This oversight can create legal ambiguity, especially in a multi-unit building, as it doesn't precisely identify the premises subject to the stipulation. This could delay enforcement or create grounds for a legal challenge. Always include the full, complete address, including any apartment, unit, or suite number.

Due to the form's complexity, people sometimes check boxes that contradict each other, such as agreeing the defendant will both stay (Item 5a) and move out (Item 5c). Such contradictions make the agreement nonsensical and unenforceable, requiring clarification from the court and causing significant delays. To prevent this, review all selections to ensure they form a single, logical agreement before signing.

Parties may agree verbally that minor issues won't trigger an eviction but then fail to document this in the form. If Item 8i is left blank, the plaintiff could potentially seek an eviction for any small violation of the agreement. To avoid this, parties must clearly list the item numbers (from sections 6 and 10) for any terms that they agree will not result in a request for an eviction if breached.

Parties often skip over the security deposit section, assuming it will be handled 'as usual' after the tenant moves out. Failing to select one of the options in Item 10e leaves the disposition of the deposit ambiguous within the context of the court-ordered stipulation. This can lead to separate, future disputes over the deposit's return or application. To create a comprehensive settlement, parties should explicitly agree on how the deposit will be handled and check the corresponding box.

A stipulation is not valid until it is signed and dated by all parties or their attorneys. Forgetting a signature or the date is a simple but critical error that invalidates the entire agreement, making it nothing more than a draft. Before filing, meticulously check that every required signature line is signed and dated by the correct person. If the form is a non-fillable PDF, tools like Instafill.ai can convert it to a fillable version that supports digital signatures and automatic dating.