1. There is a valid written or verbal rental agreement.
2. The tenant is in material violation of the lease (typically nonpayment of rent).
3. You are not seeking a money judgment — only the return of possession.
4. The tenant has been given proper notice to cure or vacate.

• Full names and addresses of landlord and tenant(s)
• Property address (must match lease or rental terms)
• Rental terms (amount of rent, payment due date, lease type)
• Contact information for both parties (phone, email if available)

• Reason for eviction (e.g., nonpayment of rent, lease expiration, or violation)
• Date rent was due and unpaid (if applicable)
• History of notices or prior warnings

• 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate (for nonpayment of rent)
  OR
• 7-Day Notice to Cure or Vacate (for lease violations)
  OR
• 15-Day Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month Tenancy

Note: Notices must be properly served (in person, posted, or mailed)

• Complaint for Eviction – Form 82-002 (possession only – no damages)
• Summons – Eviction – Form 82-003 (for clerk to issue to each tenant)
• Non-Military Affidavit – Form 97-120 (required by federal law)
• Copy of the Lease Agreement (if written)
• Copy of the Notice Served to Tenant (with proof of delivery)

• Filing fee: ~$165-325
• Summons issuance fee: ~$10 per tenant
• Service of process: ~75-150 per tenant (by sheriff or private server)
• No damages sought: so no additional court costs related to money claims

1. Clerk issues summons → must be served on tenant
2. Tenant has 5 business days to respond in writing to the court
3. If no response, you may file a Motion for Default and Final Judgment for Possession
4. Once signed, file Writ of Possession ($90+)
5. Sheriff will post 24-hour notice and return later to remove tenant if necessary

• You cannot change the locks or remove a tenant without a court order
• You may request certified copies of the Final Judgment or Writ for your records
• If the tenant leaves before court involvement, you may cancel the case (optional)