El Dorado — How to Respond to an Unlawful Detainer (Eviction) Coversheet

Source: https://www.eldorado.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-and-filings/c-68-how-respond-unlawful-detainer-eviction-coversheet.pdf

HOW TO RESPOND TO AN UNLAWFUL DETAINER (EVICTION) COVERSHEET

Important Government Code Section 68082 prohibits the Court Clerk from giving legal advice. This includes advice on how to fill out documents. Please seek the advice of an Information: attorney. Assistance: The Family Law Facilitator’s Office provides free assistance with evictions. Before visiting in person, please check the Facilitator’s monthly schedule on the Court’s Self-Help website for walk-in clinic and call-in hours: https://eldorado.courts.ca.gov/. Center/Family Law West Slope South Lake Tahoe Facilitator’s Family Law Facilitator’s Office Family Law Facilitator’s Office Office 2850 Fairlane Court, Ste 120 1354 Johnson Blvd., 1st Floor Placerville, CA 95667 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 621-5098 (530) 573-3066 selfhelp@eldorado.courts.ca.gov sltselfhelp@eldorado.courts.ca.gov Instructions: Step 1: Complete the forms in blue or black ink, or electronically. Step 2: Make two (2) copies of all forms (original plus 2 copies). Copies are not required if you file electronically. Step 3: Before filing, have someone mail a copy of the Answer (UD-105) to the plaintiff. The person who does the mailing signs the Proof of Service (POS- 030). Step 4: File the documents with the Clerk’s Office. Step 5: Notification of Hearing: If the plaintiff requests a hearing, the Court will notify you of the date. Check your mail. At the hearing you will have an opportunity to present your case based on the information you included in your Answer. Required • UD-105 Answer – Unlawful Detainer Judicial Council • POS-030 Proof of Service by First-Class Mail-Civil Forms: For additional forms and information, please visit the California Courts’ website at: https://www.courts.ca.gov/, or contact the Facilitator’s Offices listed above.

Filing Fees: • $240: Claim amount up to $10,000 • $385: Claim amount over $10,000 up to $35,000 • $435: Claim amount over $35,000 If you cannot afford to pay the filing fee, you may apply for a fee waiver by filling out and filing the following forms: • FW-001 Request to Waive Court Fees • FW-003 Order on Court Fee Waiver (Superior Court) Filing West Slope South Lake Tahoe Cameron Park Branch South Lake Tahoe Branch Locations: 2927 Meder Road 1354 Johnson Blvd. Cameron Park, CA 95682 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 621-5047 (530) 573-3075 https://eldorado.courts.ca.gov/ https://eldorado.courts.ca.gov/ eFiling: Documents may be filed electronically (eFiled) in accordance with Local Rule 7.08.00. For information about eFiling, please visit the Court’s website at: https://www.eldorado.courts.ca.gov/online-services/efiling.

Optional Use How to Respond to an Unlawful Page 1 of 1 Local Form C-68 Detainer (Eviction) Revised 05/20/2026