Landlord/Tenant (Unlawful Detainer)

A landlord files an Unlawful Detainer civil action to try to evict a tenant that he/she claims no longer has the right to live on the premises.

• Information for landlords looking to file an unlawful detainer (eviction) action
• Information for tenants who are responding to an unlawful detainer action

All Unlawful Detainer actions must be filed in the Central Division of the San Diego Superior Court at the Hall of Justice located at 330 W. Broadway, Room 225, San Diego, CA 92101.

Unlawful Detainer Departments' Teams Links and Conference Phone Numbers

The Legal Aid Society of San Diego operates a clinic at the Central Division that offers assistance to self-represented litigants by explaining landlord-tenant procedures and helping prepare forms. Please refer to their location and schedules for more information.

The San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program operates a clinic at the North County Division that offers assistance to self-represented litigants by explaining landlord-tenant procedures and helping prepare forms. Please refer to their location and schedules for more information. 

If you are low-income, you may be eligible for a free attorney to advise and/or represent you through the Sargent Shriver Program.