Damage caused by intentional and negligent acts of the tenant and the tenant's family are excluded. A nonprofit organization or neighborhood association may pursue the case if the original plaintiff fails to do so. The court shall order the removal of a person engaged in criminal activity. No tenant shall be evicted if he did not participate, did not know or have reason to know of the activity, or could not prevent the activity because of coercion. The tenant must be given 5 days' notice and the opportunity to seek legal action.
Further procedures are detailed, including probationary tenancy.
The time for the service of the summons is limited. If the summons is executed, the judge shall set the case for the next immediate court date. A judgment in favor of the landlord shall be sent to law enforcement within 2 business days. The judgment may require restitution of the premises within 15 days. Appeal bonds shall be for the amount of judgment, plus any subsequent rent due from the tenant.