If I just filed my answer to an unlawful detainer but forgot to mention some injustices, what forms do I need to file to add this additional information?
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If I just filed my answer to an unlawful detainer but forgot to mention some injustices, what forms do I need to file to add this additional information?
I ran out of room on my answer on the the illegal things that my landlord has done to me. So, I would like to know the forms that I need to file additional info?
Asked on July 31, 2012 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Since you already filed the answer, you can file an amendment to the answer. There isn't any court form. On a separate sheet of paper, write the name of the case, case number, name and address of court. Then over to the right it should say Amendment to Answer.
The body of your amendment will say, I, _______ (your name) am the defendant in the above-captioned case and amend the answer to the complaint as follows:
List the items you want to include. At the bottom, sign and date under penalty of perjury. File your amendment with an attached proof of service with the court and mail a copy to the opposing party.
If you hadn't already filed your answer, but ran out of room to write all the information, you could have said at the bottom of the answer to see attachment. Then, you would have attached a separate page labeled attachment to answer and included the additional information.
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