californiacommercialeviction.com is a free educational reference resource for anyone navigating California commercial eviction law — including landlords, commercial tenants, real estate attorneys, property managers, and business owners.
This site provides general educational information about California commercial eviction statutes, timelines, and procedures. Nothing on this site constitutes legal advice, and use of this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. California eviction law is complex and highly fact-specific. Before taking any action in a commercial tenancy dispute, consult a licensed California attorney experienced in commercial unlawful detainer. See our attorney directory to find qualified counsel.
California commercial eviction — legally called an Unlawful Detainer (UD) action — is a fast-moving, procedurally precise process governed primarily by the California Code of Civil Procedure. A single error in the notice, service, or complaint can reset the clock by weeks or months. This site helps landlords and tenants understand the framework before they speak with an attorney, and helps attorneys quickly reference statutes, timelines, and damage calculations.
Phase-by-phase visual timeline of the complete California commercial UD process, from the first missed payment through final sheriff lockout. Expandable phases with key statute references.
8-input statutory damage calculator computing rent arrears, holdover damages under CCP §1174(b), future lease termination damages under Civil Code §1951.2, attorney fees, and net damage exposure.
Six county pages covering Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Orange County, Sacramento, and Silicon Valley — each with courthouse addresses, local filing requirements, timeline estimates, and market-specific considerations.
Detailed analysis of CCP §1161 (notice requirements and the exact amount rule), CCP §1174 (holdover damages and writ of possession), and Civil Code §1951.2 (lease termination damages and mitigation duty).
Printable CCP §1161(2) 3-day notice to pay rent or quit with fill-in-the-blank fields, a 9-item pre-service checklist, and step-by-step preparation instructions.
Guidance on finding qualified California commercial eviction attorneys, organized by county, with links to official bar association referral services in each major market.
All statute references on this site are to the California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) and California Civil Code as enacted. Content is reviewed for accuracy and updated as statutes change. If you believe any content on this site contains an error or is outdated, please contact us — we review all corrections promptly.
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