When a tenant is 60 days plus late in rent what is the next step?
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Landlords must file a “Warrant for Unlawful Detainer” at the appropriate courthouse (General District Court) to request an eviction trial. Both parties will be notified to appear at a hearing within 15 days, but which may be earlier in emergency situations. The judge may hear the case at the hearing or assign a trial date within another 15 days. If either party fails to appear (even at the initial hearing) the judge may assume a lack of caring and issue a judgment against the absent party. At the hearing and/or trial, the tenant has the opportunity to present testimony, receipts, documents, or otherwise offer defense against the requested eviction. A 10-day appeal period follows eviction judgments except in a default judgment for the tenant’s non-payment of rent.
