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The Clerk of Court and Comptroller is an independent third-party trustee of public records and public funds. The Clerk may help you navigate through court processes and refer you to resources, but we are not permitted by law to provide you with legal advice. The chart below shows you a general overview of what a simple residential eviction process entails -- some steps may differ and some forms may differ depending on the type of eviction and the circumstances of that case.
Simple Residential Eviction Process
Entire eviction process can take from 3-6 weeks if all paperwork is in order and the tenant doesn't answer the summons.
Eviction Process
Definitions
- Commercial Property Eviction: Used when a lease agreement exists between two or more parties for a commercial property - tenant is required to pay rent.
- Residential Property Eviction: Used when a lease agreement exists between two or more parties for a residential property - tenant is required to pay rent.
- Unlawful Detainer: This is not an eviction - there is no lease or rental agreement and no agreement for the occupant to pay rent.