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Fees NameFeeUnitFiling for eviction (in Housing Court)$120eachFiling for eviction (District Court/BMC)$180eachSurcharge$15eachRequired summons$5each1 more row

If, on the other hand, the landlord wins, he will then have authority to request the local sheriff to forcibly evict the tenant if necessary. If the tenant refuses to move, the sheriff will give him a 48 hour notice to do so, after which he may forcibly remove him.

If you want to end the tenancy because the tenant hasn't paid rent, you need a written 14 days notice to quit, unless the lease says otherwise. For other circumstances, the eviction process is different depending on the type of tenancy you have with your tenant.

How Long Does an Eviction Stay on Your Record? An eviction itself doesn't appear on your credit report. However, any unpaid rent and fees could be sent to collections and remain on your credit report for seven years from the original delinquency date.

On average, it would take anywhere between a little over 1 month to more than 1 year for a complete eviction process. Give your tenant a written Notice to Vacate prior to the eviction process. Make sure no mistakes were made in the filing process. If you win the case, the judge will give you a Judgment of Possession.

Tenancy at will The landlord or tenant can end a month-to-month tenancy-at-will by giving a written 30 days (minimum) notice to quit that must expire at the end of a rental period. Pay special attention if the notice to quit is given in February, which has less than 30 days.