Landlord and Tenant matters are brought in District Court, where you can sue for housing problems and evictions. If the tenant does not pay overdue rent within 14 days after being served with a written demand, you can file a non-payment eviction case with the court.To commence a nonpayment or holdover proceeding, a landlord must file a Notice of Petition and Petition with the District Court Clerk and pay the required fee. Nathanson Law Firm is dedicated to providing our clients with legal services in Real Estate and Real Estate cases. Note: If the landlord seeks to recover damages that are not past due rent (example: damage to personal property), complete paragraph 9 on the complaint. If you are a landlord who needs to evict a tenant, your County Clerk of Court's Office can help. How to fill out the Landlord's Complaint for Repossession? 1. Provide the property description. 2.