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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.

You must receive written notice of the date and time the physical eviction will take place at least 48 hours in advance. On the date set in the 48-hour notice, you must leave apartment. The landlord may use the execution anytime within a three-month period.

Motion to Dismiss For example, if your landlord does not send you a proper notice to quit, you have paid all the rent you owe, or you were not properly served with a summons and complaint, you should file what is called a motion to dismiss as soon as possible. To do this, fill out the Motion to Dismiss form (Form 20).

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.

Pay rent: If the eviction is about rent you owe, you can pay the rent and stop the eviction, most of the time. If you pay before a landlord starts a court case, you can avoid paying the landlord's court costs: $135 in Housing Court, $195 in District Court. For deadlines see Evictions - Paying the Rent Owed.

Dispute the eviction with the credit bureaus and tenant-screening agencies: Request your credit report and highlight the sections including the eviction. Next, attach any written agreements to delete the eviction on payment and send them to the credit bureaus and tenant-screening agencies.