You must fill out an Answer, serve the plaintiff, and file your Answer form with the court. Generally, this is due within 30 days after you were served.Prepare your documents: Complete "Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court. The form you need to respond to an eviction case is Answer - Unlawful Detainer-Eviction (form UD-105). Official Form Complaints. Judicial Council Official Form Complaints are available for many types of actions. If you do file a verified complaint, the defendant's answer must also be verified. There are pros and cons to submitting a Verified Complaint. A responsive pleading to a complaint or cross-complaint must be filed and served within thirty (30) days of service of the complaint or cross-complaint. Should you desire to complete your report in writing, you may mail or bring this form to the same address.