Failure to Appear
If the defendant (tenant) fails to appear at the court hearing, a default judgment will be entered.
Hearing & Judgment
If the defendant (tenant) appears and contests the matter, the judge will make a determination of the facts and enter a judgment based on the testimony and exhibits provided. If a jury trial is demanded, or the matter requires additional time for hearing, the court may require the defendant (tenant) to deposit future rent payments into an escrow account at the court until the case is settled.
Order of Eviction
10 days after the entry of the judgment, the landlord may obtain an Order of Eviction, which authorizes the court officer to remove the tenant from the premises.