I want to evict my tenant.

What happens if the tenant does not appear in court?

If the tenant does not appear in court, you can ask the judge for a default judgment. You will need to show that you followed the proper service procedures. You will also...

What do I do at my court hearing?

At your court hearing, you will first get an opportunity to negotiate with the person you are evicting for a date for him or her to vacate. If you come to an...

Can I still collect rent?

Collecting rent once you have started the case may jeopardize your court case and may be grounds for the judge to dismiss it. If the person you are trying to evict was...

How should I serve these documents?

Most predicate notices, as well as the petition and notice of petition, must be served in a specific way. You cannot serve the papers yourself. Except for the notice to cure, notices...

What happens after I serve the required predicate notices?

After service of the required notices, you must wait until after the deadlines in the notices before you can start a holdover case. To start the case in court, you must serve...

What notices do I have to serve before I start a holdover case?

Before you start a holdover case, there are certain notices that you must first give the tenant(s) or occupant(s) you are trying to evict. These are called predicate notices. 10 Day Notice...

How do I start a holdover case?

In order to start a holdover case, you must have a legal reason for evicting someone. The reason may involve one of the following: The tenant’s lease has expired. The occupant of...

What is a holdover case?

A holdover is an eviction proceeding a landlord brings in Housing Court for a reason other than nonpayment of rent. You may start a holdover case if: You are a landlord trying...

What happens after the tenant is evicted?

You can ask the marshal for a legal possession or a full eviction. In a legal possession the marshal will change the locks and leave the tenant’s belongings in the apartment. In...