Eviction & Unlawful Detainer Documents
for Bay Area landlords
An eviction is the overall process; an unlawful detainer is the court action used to seek possession of property. ClearPath provides landlord-directed document preparation, not tenant responses or court representation.
We prepare documents selected by you or your attorney using the facts and instructions you supply. We do not determine whether an eviction is lawful, select a notice, calculate legal deadlines, recommend grounds, or advise how to respond to defenses.
California and local rental rules can affect a landlord's options. Obtain legal advice before choosing your procedure, documents, notice, requested amounts, filing date, or strategy.
Client-selected landlord notice
$195
One notice; preparation only.
Fixed flat-rate fees for document preparation
Professionally prepared at your direction
Organized from your selected forms and instructions
Selected landlord documents, prepared at your direction
We prepare the following preparation scope based entirely on the factual information and instructions you provide.
Client-selected landlord notice
Preparation of one selected 3-day, 30-day, or 60-day notice from your instructions. ClearPath does not decide which notice applies.
Unlawful-detainer complaint packet
Preparation of one client-selected complaint, summons, and identified supporting forms or attachments within the written scope.
Default and judgment packet
Preparation of selected default and judgment documents when you or your attorney direct that filing.
Writ and sheriff paperwork
Preparation of selected writ and sheriff documents using supplied case records. This service does not authorize self-help removal, lock changes, or utility shutoffs.
Through-default document package
For one uncontested landlord matter: selected notice, complaint, default and judgment, and writ paperwork within the confirmed scope.
Separate coordination services
Filing coordination and process-server coordination are separate, confirmed services. Court, server, sheriff, provider, and other third-party charges are additional.
Your selected work, organized for review
A clear process for preparing your selected documents from the information and instructions you provide.
Confirm the selected work
Identify the documents and instructions you or your attorney have chosen. ClearPath confirms the administrative scope and written price without selecting forms or strategy.
Provide the information
Supply relevant property, tenancy, party, notice, service, case, and court information through the agreed intake method. Missing information pauses preparation.
Review the packet
Review every prepared document for factual accuracy. One round of minor factual corrections within the original scope is included.
Arrange separate coordination
Sign where required and confirm any separately purchased filing or process-server coordination. Obtain legal advice about deadlines, notice validity, filing, and service requirements.
Transparent Pricing
Landlord eviction document preparation pricing
Preparation pricing for client-selected documents in one landlord matter.
Client-selected landlord notice
One notice; preparation only.
Unlawful-detainer complaint packet
One opening landlord packet within the written scope.
Default and judgment packet
Selected default and judgment documents.
Writ and sheriff paperwork
Selected documents based on supplied case records.
Landlord document package through default
One uncontested matter: notice, complaint, default/judgment, and writ paperwork.
Filing coordination add-on
Scope confirmed for the selected packet and court.
Process-server coordination
Coordination only; scope confirmed.
Please Note:Court, publication, provider, process-server, sheriff, certified-copy, mailing, and all other government or third-party fees are separate.
What's Included
- Preparation of landlord eviction documents exclusively based on your instructions
- Organization of your identified attachments (e.g., leases, ledgers) for review
- One round of minor factual corrections within the original scope
- Filing coordination only when separately added and confirmed
What's Not Included
- Legal advice, selecting the appropriate notice type, or calculating notice periods
- Analyzing just-cause requirements, rent-control applicability, or notice validity
- Drafting tenant responses, handling negotiations, or making court appearances
- Service of process, sheriff coordination, and third-party fees
Prerequisites and timing factors
Complete landlord and tenant details, property address, and relevant lease agreements
Copies of previously served notices, proofs of service, and accurate rent ledgers
Your selection of the specific documents to prepare and the exact grounds for eviction
Strict statutory notice periods, court processing times, and sheriff lockout schedules
Important Context
Key Considerations
Landlord-only, directed preparation
You or your attorney select the notice, forms, court, parties, grounds, dates, amounts, filing date, and strategy. ClearPath does not determine whether an eviction is lawful.
Timing and local rules vary
California eviction laws are highly complex and localized. Flawed notices can result in immediate case dismissal. Obtain legal advice before directing us.
Official Resources
Landlord eviction document questions
Common questions about our eviction & unlawful detainer documents services.
Is eviction the same as unlawful detainer?
Eviction describes the broader process. Unlawful detainer is the court action used to seek possession of property. This landlord-only document service includes selected paperwork that may arise during that process.
Do you assist landlords or tenants?
This offering is for landlord-directed document preparation only. Tenant answers, tenant defenses, and representation for either side are not included.
Can ClearPath tell me which notice to use?
No. You or your attorney select the notice and its terms. ClearPath does not determine grounds, notice duration, service requirements, dates, exemptions, rent-control coverage, just cause, or recoverable amounts.
What does the $695 complaint packet include?
It covers preparation of one client-selected opening unlawful-detainer complaint packet within the written scope. Court fees, service of process, later filings, and the separate $125 filing-coordination add-on are not included.
What does the $1,495 package cover?
It covers a selected notice, complaint, default and judgment, and writ paperwork for one uncontested landlord matter proceeding through default. Contested work, court appearances, representation, and third-party costs are excluded. Standalone preparation fees are not added again for the same included work.
What if the tenant files an answer?
The package does not automatically include contested work. Consult an attorney about the response, deadlines, trial, and strategy. Any remaining administrative document work must be separately confirmed.
Can ClearPath guarantee when I will regain possession?
No. Notice periods, filing, service, tenant responses, hearings, court decisions, and sheriff scheduling affect timing and outcome. Document preparation does not guarantee acceptance, judgment, possession, or recovery of money.
Are filing and process service included?
No. Filing coordination is a separately confirmed $125 add-on. Process-server coordination is $125–$175 plus the server fee. Court, publication, provider, process-server, sheriff, certified-copy, mailing, and other third-party charges remain additional.
ClearPath is not a law firm.
ClearPath is a California Legal Document Assistant. We are not a law firm and we do not provide legal advice, legal opinions, recommend legal strategy, or select forms on your behalf. All documents are prepared at your specific direction. Court filing fees and government costs are quoted and billed separately at cost. If you need legal advice, you should consult a licensed attorney.
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