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Eviction Petition

Free eviction petition (complaint for unlawful detainer) template — the formal court filing a landlord submits to legally remove a tenant, after a notice has already been served and expired.

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This free eviction petition covers 1. Tenancy, 2. Notice Served, 3. Grounds for Eviction, 4. Amount Owed (if applicable), 5. Relief Requested with 12 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for landlords, tenants, and small property owners documenting a lease or tenancy change clearly, without guessing at the right structure. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.

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Complaint for Unlawful Detainer (Eviction Petition)

Court: [Court Name] · Case No.: [Assigned by court] Plaintiff (Landlord): [Name] · Defendant (Tenant): [Name] Property: [Address]

1. Tenancy

Plaintiff is the owner/landlord of the property described above. Defendant has occupied the property under a [written/oral] rental agreement dated [Date], at a rent of [Amount] per [month].

2. Notice Served

On [Date], Plaintiff served Defendant with a [Three-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit / other notice type], a copy of which is attached as Exhibit A. The notice period has expired and Defendant has not [paid the rent due / vacated / cured the stated breach].

3. Grounds for Eviction

[State the basis — e.g. nonpayment of rent, lease violation, end of tenancy with proper notice — matching the notice served above.]

4. Amount Owed (if applicable)

Unpaid rent through the date of filing: [Amount]

5. Relief Requested

Plaintiff requests judgment for: possession of the premises, unpaid rent of [Amount], costs of suit, and [any other relief permitted under applicable law].

Filed by: ______________________ Date: ____________ [Plaintiff or attorney signature]

*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. This petition can only be filed AFTER a valid notice was properly served and its notice period has fully expired — filing prematurely, or without exactly matching your state's required notice, is one of the most common reasons courts dismiss eviction cases. Most states have their own mandatory court forms for this filing.*

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What's included

Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
5 standard sections: 1. Tenancy, 2. Notice Served, 3. Grounds for Eviction, 4. Amount Owed (if applicable), 5. Relief Requested
12 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
Free to use — no account or signup required
Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
Includes a signature block, ready to print or sign digitally
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Who this template is for

Freelancers & solo founders

Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.

Small businesses

Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.

Anyone reviewing before signing

Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.

Independent landlords

Managing a rental directly, without a property management company's paperwork.

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Is this eviction petition template really free?

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What does this eviction petition cover?

This real estate template includes 1. Tenancy, 2. Notice Served, 3. Grounds for Eviction, 4. Amount Owed (if applicable). Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.

Is this legal advice?

No. This covers the structure most real estate documents share, but specifics like required disclosures, notice periods, and security-deposit rules are set at the state or city level and change often. Verify against your local landlord-tenant law, or have a real estate attorney check it, before relying on it.

Can I edit the wording?

Yes. All 12 placeholder fields and every clause are editable right on the page — change what doesn't fit, then download an updated PDF anytime.

Where can I find more free templates like this?

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