The Philadelphia Municipal Court hears cases involving a written or oral lease. The court has the authority to evict a tenant and to enter a money judgment.Eviction hearings are in Municipal Court at 1339 Chestnut St, 6th Floor. You must arrive on time to court, or you will likely lose. However, a tenant does have the right to a jury trial upon request - and payment of a jury fee. Completing your Jury Questionaire is easy! You will need one copy of the civil complaint with original signature for the magisterial district judge. If you try your case in front of the judge you may obtain a judgment of possession. After the time period in the written notice to vacate expires, the landlord must file an eviction complaint against the tenant in Landlord-Tenant Court. Your landlord cannot file an eviction for a nonpayment case unless they first apply for rental assistance from the city and then wait 45 days.