Received an Unlawful Detainer in California? Don’t Wait - Time is Critical!
Tenant Eviction Defense is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping California renters understand their rights and options when facing eviction. If you have received an Unlawful Detainer Summons, you may have as little as 10 business days to respond. Our staff is available to discuss your situation and help you understand your next steps.
California tenants typically have as little as 10 business days to respond after being served with an Unlawful Detainer Summons.
Missing this deadline can result in a default judgment for eviction being entered against you.
If you have received a Summons, call our office immediately at:
How We Help
Tenant Eviction Defense is an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity organization dedicated to bridging the gap between California tenants and the information they need to protect themselves during eviction proceedings. Every year thousands of California renters lose their homes not because they had no defense, but because they did not know their rights or understand the steps required to assert them. We are here to change that.
We provide California tenants with access to high quality educational resources, procedural guidance, and personalized support. Our staff is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to discuss your situation and help you understand your rights and options under California law.
Education & Resources Access our comprehensive library of articles on California landlord tenant law, the eviction process, and your rights as a tenant. Knowledge is your most powerful defense.
Procedural Guidance Understand the steps involved in responding to an eviction lawsuit, the deadlines you must meet, and the forms required by the court in your county.
Personalized Support Call our office to discuss your specific situation with a staff member who can help you understand your rights and your options — at no obligation.
Our Mission
The mission of Tenant Eviction Defense is to provide education and legal resources to tenants who are facing eviction and seeking to remain in their homes.
We believe that every California renter deserves access to clear, accurate information about their rights and the eviction process — regardless of their income or background. An informed tenant is an empowered tenant.
Tenant Eviction Defense is an IRS 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Nonprofit Public Charity Organization incorporated in the State of California. Our Federal Employer Identification Number is 41-3105953.
We serve tenants throughout Southern California including Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and San Diego County.
Serving Tenants Throughout Southern California
Tenant Eviction Defense assists tenants facing eviction throughout Southern California. We are familiar with the unlawful detainer procedures, local court rules, and tenant protection ordinances in each of the following counties:
Orange County — Including Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Newport Beach, and surrounding cities.
Los Angeles County — Including Los Angeles, Long Beach, Glendale, Pasadena, Torrance, Burbank, and surrounding cities.
Riverside County — Including Riverside, Corona, Moreno Valley, Temecula, Murrieta, Palm Springs, and surrounding cities.
San Bernardino County — Including San Bernardino, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Victorville, and surrounding cities.
San Diego County — Including San Diego, Chula Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, El Cajon, and surrounding cities.
Call our office at (657) 510-6534 Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to discuss your eviction matter.
Don't Face Eviction Alone — Call Us Today
If you have received an Unlawful Detainer Summons, every day matters. Our staff is available to discuss your situation, answer your questions, and help you understand your rights and options under California law. All calls are confidential.
Call our Eviction Defense Rapid Response Line:
Monday through Friday — 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
You may also submit a callback request below and a staff member will contact you within one hour during regular business hours.