Writs of possession are special statutory remedies that usually appear in unlawful detainer actions. The only way you can legally force your tenant to move out is to win your UD case.Possession of lawful items with unlawful intent. Sometimes, an ordinary item can be used for an illegal purpose. Then you can get a "Judgment" for possession. Thank you for submitting copies of notices of terminations to the City of San Jose. The San José Apartment Rent Ordinance provides tenants a right to sue a landlord for wrongful eviction under Section 17.23.550. The eviction process in California can be lengthy and costly. We review all of the steps involved in the process and what it might cost you as a landlord. Under the San José Rent Ordinance, landlords are permitted to terminate a tenancy to perform an owner movein eviction or a relative movein eviction.