Civil actions: forcible entry, forcible detainer, or unlawful detainer.

Existing law governs the procedure relating to an action for forcible entry, forcible detainer, or unlawful detainer, and provides for specific timelines regarding the filing of a complaint and the defendant's response. Existing law authorizes a defendant, on or before the day fixed for the defendant's appearance, to appear and answer or demur in those specified actions. Existing law authorizes a party to move for summary judgment at any time after the answer is filed upon giving 5 days notice. This bill would also authorize a defendant to file a motion to strike on or before the day fixed for the defendant's appearance. The bill would authorize a party to file a motion for summary adjudication in the same manner as a motion for summary judgment.