Survivors and Evictions

Survivors and Evictions

Please note: Resources are specific to California law only. The law is constantly changing, so all information should be verified before relying on it. Viewing these materials does not constitute legal advice, nor does it create an attorney-client relationship between you and FVAP.

• Overview of Eviction Process
• Overview of Eviction Appeals Process

Eviction Protections for Survivors: 

• Survivors’ Eviction Defense Packet
  • Included in the Packet: 
    • Know Your Rights: Eviction Protection of Survivors of Abuse & Violence (pages 1-4 of packet)
    • Template Letter: Demand Landlord Cancel Notice Based on Abuse (pages 5-6 of packet)
    • Template Letter: Qualified Third Party Letter to Document Abuse or Violence (pages 7-8 of packet)
• Pocket Brief on Documentation of Abuse for Survivors’ Eviction Defense
  • Tenant Can Use the Defense Even if Landlord Gets Documentation Evidencing Abuse or Violence After They Filed an Unlawful Detainer (Eviction) 
• Tenants’ Right to Call for Help 
  • Know Your Rights: Tenants’ Right to Call for Help 
  • Template Letter: Demand Your Landlord Cancel Eviction Notice You Recieved Because of 911 Calls