Please be aware that not all comments may pertain to your situation. You are encouraged to Visit a Law Library for general guidance.
Prior to filing an eviction complaint you will need the following:
- Be aware that eviction filings move quickly through the court system
- Dates and methods of notices
- YOU CANNOT FILE AN EVICTION COMPLAINT WITHOUT FIRST GIVING AN APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF NOTICE TO THE TENANT
- YOU CANNOT FILE AN EVICTION COMPLAINT WITHOUT FIRST GIVING AN APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF NOTICE TO THE TENANT
- Names, address, and phone numbers of each tenant
- Non-Payment of Rent
- Amount of rent due
- Attorney fees owed (if applicable)
- Other causes for eviction
- Dates/locations/circumstances involved
- Itemized cost of repairs caused by the tenant
- File at the correct court location
- If the amount owed by the tenant exceeds $10,000, filing occurs at Superior Court
- Pay the correct filing fee
Amount of notice required based on eviction type:
- Non-Payment of Rent - 5 Days
- Material noncompliance with rental agreement - 10 Days
- Material noncompliance materially affecting health and safety - 5 Days
- Immediate and Irreparable Notice - Same Day Filing is Allowed
- Mobile Home Park Eviction Information
Types of acceptable service:
- Hand delivery
- Certified mail
- Process server