I Can't Afford To Be Evicted

If you, as a tenant, are being evicted, it's probably because you can't pay your rent to your landlord. If you can't pay your rent then how are you expected to defend yourself against the landlord's unlawful detainer suit because it costs money to file an answer to the complaint. When the tenant files his answer he ought to also fill out a request to waive court fees (asking the court) and an order on court fee waiver (actually waiving the fees). Then give both these documents to the court clerk with your answer and keep your money.