Answer To Unlawful Detainer Complaint (Instructions Only) {VN107}

VN107 - HOW TO FILE AN ANSWER TO AN UNLAWFUL DETAINER COMPLAINT. This is is an informational form provided by the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, to assist defendants in responding to an eviction lawsuit. This form explains who must file an answer, the strict deadlines for filing based on how the complaint was served, and the consequences of failing to respond, which can include a default judgment and eviction. It details the required filing fees and provides information about requesting a fee waiver if the defendant cannot afford the costs. The form also outlines the necessary documents, including the Answer–Unlawful Detainer (UD-105) and the Proof of Service by First-Class Mail–Civil (POS-030), and provides step-by-step instructions for completing, serving, and filing these forms. It emphasizes that service of the answer must be performed by someone over 18 who is not a party to the case, and clarifies how to correctly complete sections of the answer form, including identifying errors in how a defendant was named in the complaint. www.FormsWorkflow.com