Trials in eviction cases for nonpayment of rent are held in Rent Court. If a tenant receives a notice from the court to appear for summary ejectment proceedings, he should be sure to attend, and he should seek advice first .
Evictions can be speedy.
As soon as a rent due date has passed and tenant has failed to pay rent The landlord may file in Rent Court a written complaint, made under oath or affirmation, asking for repossession of the premises, the amount of rent due, and costs of the suit. The constable notifies tenant by serving the summons on him or his assignee or sub-tenant, or by attaching it conspicuously to the property. The summons must be served on or before the 3rd court day after the complaint is filed. The hearing is scheduled for the 5th court day after the complaint is filed. Thus the law provides that the tenant will receive at least 2 days' notice before the hearing.