Richmond, CA · Contra Costa County
Request to Expedite Hearing Process
A party to a Richmond Rent Board petition or appeal uses this form to request priority hearing scheduling when an eviction notice has been served or proceedings have begun.
What this form is
This form asks the Richmond Rent Board to prioritize a hearing and decision on issues related to an eviction process. A party to a petition or appeal may file it when an eviction notice has been served or an eviction proceeding has commenced. It requests property and petition details, the applicant’s role, eviction-related issues, and party or witness information; include copies of notices or an eviction complaint and proof of service on the opposing party.
Who needs it
A landlord or tenant who is a party to a Rent Board petition or appeal may use this form when an eviction notice was served or proceedings began.
How to submit it
File the request with the Rent Board at 440 Civic Center Plaza, 2nd Floor, Richmond, CA 94804-1630, with the required copies and proof of service. The form lists [email protected] and fax (510) 307-8149.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and person completing proof of service each declare under penalty of perjury and sign and date.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Request to Expedite Hearing Process form.
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Complete the Request
Enter the property and petition details, applicant information, eviction-related issues, and party or witness information.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Attach copies of notices or an eviction complaint and other supporting evidence; complete proof of service on the opposing party.
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Submit to the Rent Board
File the request and attachments with the Rent Board at 440 Civic Center Plaza, 2nd Floor, Richmond, CA 94804-1630.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Request to Expedite Hearing Process?
- No. The form does not require a notary. The applicant and person completing proof of service sign declarations under penalty of perjury.
- How do I submit the Request to Expedite Hearing Process?
- File it with the Rent Board at 440 Civic Center Plaza, 2nd Floor, Richmond, CA 94804-1630. Include copies of the eviction notice or complaint and proof of service on the opposing party.
- What attachments should I include?
- Attach copies of notices or an unlawful detainer/eviction complaint, along with other documentary evidence supporting the request. The form also calls for proof of service on the opposing party.
- Who can request an expedited hearing?
- A party to a Rent Board petition or appeal may request priority when an eviction notice has been served or an eviction proceeding has commenced.
Need something notarized?
This Request to Expedite Hearing Process doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Richmond form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.