The notice period begins to run the day after the written notice is received by a tenant and includes weekdays and holidays. Upon the expiration of the notice period, the owner may file a Summons and Complaint for Unlawful Detainer. The tenant has five days after the court issues a copy of the Unlawful Detainer to file an answer in writing. If the tenant files an answer within five days, a date is set for a hearing, either before a judge, or a judge and jury. Both tenant and owner appear in court to present their cases.
Court issues a Writ of Execution .
The court will order the Sheriff to evict the tenant. The Sheriff serves a notice on the tenant to move within five days. If the tenant does not move, the sheriff will escort the tenant from the property. The tenant may not return to the property. Owner pays court costs if so required by the rental agreement.