⚠ Tight deadline: a California eviction answer is generally due 5 court days after you're served

File your eviction answer in 30 minutes, without a lawyer.

Self-help guided fill for California's UD-105, the Answer to an Unlawful Detainer complaint. We help you complete the form. You file it yourself.

$49 one-time · 30-day workspace

What's included

Story-driven fill

Tell us what's happening in your own words. AI extracts the facts and pre-fills the form so you're not staring at 4 pages of legalese.

Defense picker grounded in your facts

See which affirmative defenses other tenants in similar fact patterns commonly check, with a researched citation for each. You decide which apply.

AI procedural review

Before you print, an AI review reads your filled form against UD-105's own instructions and flags blocker fields, missing case caption pieces, and obvious data-entry mistakes.

Court-ready PDF

Download a finished UD-105 PDF, print it, sign in pen, and file the paper copy at your courthouse, exactly as the form expects.

How it works

Step 1

Tell your story

Why is your landlord trying to evict you? Dates, communications, what's been said.

Step 2

Quick facts

Confirm a few details from the eviction papers: case number, court branch, dates.

Step 3

Pick defenses

Review researched defense options. Pick the ones that fit your facts.

Step 4

Review & download

AI flags any procedural issues. Print, sign, file at your courthouse.

Start filing

Eviction Defense Kit (UD-105)

$49
One-time payment · 30-day workspace · Self-help tool

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Important: Ezel is a self-help tool. Ezel is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. You are the filer. Review the packet carefully before submitting it to the court, and consult a licensed attorney if you have questions about your case. For free legal help, contact your local legal aid office or court self-help center.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ezel a law firm?

No. Ezel is a self-help tool. We don't represent you, file on your behalf, or give legal advice. We help you fill the form correctly. You file it yourself.

What's the deadline to file an answer in California?

Generally 5 court days after personal service, or 15 calendar days if you were served by mail. Check the eviction papers you received to confirm. Missing the deadline can lead to a default judgment.

Will I have to go to court?

Filing an answer is the first step in the eviction-defense process. After your answer is filed, the case typically proceeds to a trial. Filing an answer alone does not resolve the case; it preserves your right to be heard.

What does the 30-day workspace cover?

You can come back, edit your answers, re-render the PDF, and download it again for 30 days from purchase. After that, your responses remain saved but you'll need to extend (another $49) to re-render.

Can I get a refund?

Because access is granted immediately on purchase, refunds are handled case-by-case. Email [email protected] if you need help.

Where can I get free legal help?

California legal aid: visit lawhelpca.org or your local court's self-help center. Eviction-defense clinics often offer free same-day help in many counties.