If possible, bring your original documents. The form you need to respond to an eviction case is Answer - Unlawful Detainer-Eviction (form UD-105).The area of landlord and tenant law involves the rights, responsibilities and obligations of tenants and landlords. The first thing a landlord must do is properly serve the non-paying tenant a written notice to pay rent or quit within. You will start the eviction process with a ThreeDay Notice to Pay or Quit. Service of civil process is handled through the Sheriff's Civil Division. Click here for the locations of all Civil Division offices. A California eviction notice is sent to a tenant when they have violated their lease or the landlord decides to terminate the rental contract. I just got a repossession letter and my landlord did not use the official form. This is a formal letter that you serve your tenants to let them know that rent is late and they have three days to catch up.