Eviction Process Checklist

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Pre-Eviction: Notice & Documentation

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Ensuring proper notification and building a strong case with thorough documentation.

Lease Start Date

Reason for Eviction (Detailed)

Type of Notice Required (e.g., Cure or Quit, Unconditional Quit)

Notice Delivery Date

Method of Notice Delivery

Copy of Lease Agreement

Description of Notice Content (Summary)

Rent Due (Amount)

Next Rent Due Date

Notice to Quit/Cure

2 of 8

Preparing and serving the legally required notice(s) to the tenant.

Date of Notice Issuance

Reason for Notice (e.g., Non-payment of Rent, Lease Violation)

Amount of Rent Due (if applicable)

Detailed Description of Lease Violation (if applicable)

Type of Notice Served

Date by which Tenant Must Comply

Method of Service

Proof of Service (e.g., Certified Mail Receipt)

Notes on Notice Delivery (e.g., Who Served, Where Served)

Filing the Eviction Lawsuit (Complaint)

3 of 8

Preparing and filing the formal eviction lawsuit with the court.

Tenant Name(s) (as listed on lease)

Property Address (as listed on lease)

Reason(s) for Eviction (itemize and be specific)

Date Notice to Quit/Cure was Served

Amount of Rent Due (if applicable)

Description of any other damages/fees owed

Copy of Lease Agreement

Copy of Notice to Quit/Cure (and proof of service)

Court Jurisdiction (City/County)

Service of Process

4 of 8

Ensuring proper legal service of the lawsuit on the tenant.

Method of Service

Date of Service

Server's Name (Professional Server)

Server's Affidavits/Declarations

Proof of Service Document (Filed with Court)

Description of location of service (e.g., front door)

Tenant Response & Court Appearance

5 of 8

Managing the tenant's response and preparing for court hearings.

Date of Tenant's Response Received

Summary of Tenant's Answer/Response

Tenant Appeared in Court?

Summary of Tenant's Arguments/Defense

Did Tenant Present Evidence?

Notes from Court Appearance (Judge's comments, witness testimony, etc.)

Date of Court Hearing

Time of Court Hearing

Motion Filed by Landlord?

Judgment & Writ of Possession

6 of 8

Obtaining a judgment for eviction and securing the Writ of Possession.

Court Date for Judgment Hearing

Summary of Court Hearing & Judge's Ruling

Judgment Outcome

Monetary Judgment Amount (if applicable)

Date Writ of Possession Requested

Sheriff/Law Enforcement Agency Contacted

Notes regarding Writ of Possession execution

Date Writ of Possession Executed

Final Steps & Possession

7 of 8

Executing the Writ of Possession and regaining control of the property.

Scheduled Writ Execution Date

Scheduled Writ Execution Time

Location of Writ Execution (Address)

Notes on Execution - Describe any issues encountered during the execution of the Writ.

Items Left Behind by Tenant

Details of Property Left Behind (If 'Other' Selected)

Estimated Value of Abandoned Property (for disposal/auction)

Disposal Method of Abandoned Property

Storage Facility Name (if applicable)

Date Property Returned to Rental Status

Post-Eviction: Property & Legal Matters

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Addressing outstanding debts, property re-entry, and potential legal follow-up.

Unpaid Rent Balance (Post-Eviction)

Date of Property Re-Entry

Notes on Property Condition Upon Re-Entry

Status of Tenant's Personal Property

Date Personal Property was Handled (if applicable)

Details of Communication with Tenant Regarding Personal Property

Legal Collection Efforts Initiated?

Supporting Documentation (Collection Agency Agreement, etc.)

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