What happens if I do not file an Answer or pay the rent to the Clerk?
If you do NOT follow the process properly, you may be evicted.
Here is what happens:
- On the landlord’s request, the court will sign a Writ of Possession without a court hearing.
- The court will send the Writ to the sheriff, who will tape a Final Notice of Eviction on your door.
- You may have only 24 hours to leave.
- When the time on the Notice ends, your landlord can change the locks.
- The landlord can put all of your belongings outside, for anyone to take.
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October 14, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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