Is it unlawful to evict a tenant based on their ancestry?


Is it specified what must be included on the summons?


Is the term 'Order of restitution' used to refer to the order from the court to the authorities to remove a tenant?


Are eviction cases first heard in county court?


Primary methods of service are defined as those methods that must be attempted before a secondary method is permitted. Is posting a primary method of service for eviction actions?


Is it unlawful to evict a tenant because they experienced domestic violence?


Must a landlord accept a tenant's attempt to cure for breach?


Does the law require tenants have the right to purchase first when the landlord wants to sell the property?


When a landlord wants to sell a property occupied by a tenant, does the law require they do any of the following: allow a tenant to remain in the rental property until the end of the lease; allow a tenant to remain in the rental property after ownership transferred to the new owner; provide that a tenant had an option to enter a lease of five years’ duration; or state that the new owner was liable for all obligations under the rental agreement


In an eviction action, can a tenant rebut/raise the defense that eviction is unlawful because they excercised a legally protected to right to call for emergency assistance?


Is the term 'Writ of habere facias possessionem' used to refer to the order from the court to the authorities to remove a tenant?


Is it unlawful to evict a tenant based on military or veteran status?


Is it specified for what reason a tenant can request that the issuance of a writ be stayed?


Secondary methods of service are defined as those methods that may be used if the primary method is unsuccessful. Is personal service to a suitable person other than defendant and mail a permitted secondary method of service for an eviction action?


Does the law require landlords to describe repercussions for failure to cure when giving tenants notice to vacate the property?


Can a landlord evict a tenant for material breach? The law should explicitly mention "material breach", or allow for eviction if there is a substantial violation of the lease, material noncompliance with the lease, or when the breach is one that materially affects health, safety or welfare


Must a landlord accept a tenant's attempt to cure for material breach?


Does the law require landlords to provide information on rights when giving tenants notice to vacate the property?


Is all documentation related to the eviction action made inaccessible?


Can a landlord evict a tenant for removal of unit from market? This includes when the law allows a tenant to be evicted based on: the landlord selling the property; demolition, rehabilitation, or a change in use of the premises; repairs that would require the tenant to lose access to the property; a change to a policy of excluding children; or conversion of a rental property to a condominium, cooperative, or other form of ownership arrangement.


Is it required that the evictions summons served to tenants state the amount owed by the tenant?


Primary methods of service are defined as those methods that must be attempted before a secondary method is permitted. Is personal service to a suitable person other than the defendant and mail a primary method of service for eviction actions?


Can a landlord evict a tenant for endangering another person? This includes instances when the law allows for eviction of a tenant if: their behavior or the behavior of members of their family adversely affects the health or safety of other tenants, or the landlord or their representatives; the tenant or a guest are a perpetrator of violence; or the presence of a domestic violence offender at the tenant’s premises results in violent disturbances that pose a threat to the safety of other residents.


Does the law require landlords to provide the date the rental agreement will terminate when giving tenants notice to vacate the property?


Is it specified what protection, if any, the law offers for tenants residing in property that goes into foreclosure?


With regards to eviction law, does the jurisdiction have separate legal provisions for different types of landlords?


When a tenant appeals, is the execution of eviction stayed for the duration of the pending appeal?


Are eviction cases first heard in circuit court?


Are the circumstances that postpone the execution of a writ of eviction specified?


Is the term 'Eviction order' used to refer to the order from the court to the authorities to remove a tenant?


Must a landlord halt the eviction process after filing but prior to the judgment if the tenant offers to pay back part or all of the rent prior to the judgment?


Must a landlord halt the eviction process after filing but prior to the judgment if the landlord accepts payment of rent?


Can a landlord evict a tenant for committing or failing to dispose of waste?


Is it specified whether a tenant forfeits the right to an eviction hearing by failing to respond to the court summons?


Is the term 'Order of possession' used to refer to the order from the court to the authorities to remove a tenant?


Must a landlord accept a tenant's attempt to cure for nuisance activities?


Is it specified whether a landlord waives their right to evict for nonpayment of rent by accepting partial payment of rent?


Is it unlawful to evict a tenant based on "creed" or "religious creed"?


Is it required that the evictions summons served to tenants provide information on appeal process?


Are eviction cases first heard in superior court?


Is the term 'Warrant for possession' used to refer to the order from the court to the authorities to remove a tenant?


In an eviction action, can a tenant rebut/raise the defense that eviction is unlawful because it was motivated by a legally recognized form of discrimination?


Does inclement weather postpone the execution of a writ of eviction?


Is the marshal an individual empowered by law to execute a writ of eviction?


Is it unlawful to evict a tenant because of their physical appearance?


Does the law regulating residential evictions specify the type(s) of landlord(s) regulated?


Is it required that the evictions summons served to tenants describe what the tenant must do? This includes: a direction that the defendant file a pleading in response to the complaint; a direction that the defendant respond either orally or in writing; instructions on what a tenant had to do to respond to the summons; a requirement that the defendant appear in court; or a requirement that the defendant file an appearance.


Does the law require landlords to describe repercussions for failure to vacate when giving tenants notice to vacate the property?


Primary methods of service are defined as those methods that must be attempted before a secondary method is permitted. Is delivery by commercial carrier a primary method of service for eviction actions?


Secondary methods of service are defined as those methods that may be used if the primary method is unsuccessful. Is mail a permitted secondary method of service for an eviction action?


Is the term 'Warrant of restitution' used to refer to the order from the court to the authorities to remove a tenant?


For eviction proceedings, does a tenant have to request a stay of execution for an appeal?


Secondary methods of service are defined as those methods that may be used if the primary method is unsuccessful. Is publication a permitted secondary method of service for an eviction action?


Is it unlawful to evict a tenant based on their marital status?


Is it unlawful to evict a tenant because of their sexual orientation?


Is the term 'Writ of ejectment' used to refer to the order from the court to the authorities to remove a tenant?


Secondary methods of service are defined as those methods that may be used if the primary method is unsuccessful. Is posting a permitted secondary method of service for an eviction action?


Primary methods of service are defined as those methods that must be attempted before a secondary method is permitted. Is personal service to a suitable person other than the defendant a primary method of service for eviction actions?


Is the term 'Writ of assistance' used to refer to the order from the court to the authorities to remove a tenant?


Are eviction cases first heard in district court?


Secondary methods of service are defined as those methods that may be used if the primary method is unsuccessful. Are certified mail and regular mail a permitted  secondary methods of service for an eviction action?


In an eviction action, can a tenant rebut/raise the defense that the landlord refused to complete repairs?


Is the term 'Writ of possession' used to refer to the order from the court to the authorities to remove a tenant?


Is the term 'Summary order for removal' used to refer to the order from the court to the authorities to remove a tenant?


Primary methods of service are defined as those methods that must be attempted before a secondary method is permitted. Is publication a primary method of service for eviction actions?


Does the law prohibit rental agreements from including a provision allowing a landlord to evict a tenant because they contacted law enforcement services, health services, or safety services?


When a landlord wants to sell a property occupied by a tenant, does the law require they provide local government with notice?


Is it required that the evictions summons served to tenants describe repercussions for failing to appear in court?


Does state/territory eviction law explicitly regulate mobile/manufactured home landlords?


Are eviction cases first heard in court of common pleas?


For tenants residing in properties that go into foreclosure, does the law restrict the landlord's ability to evict a tenant without just cause?


Are eviction cases first heard in justice court?


In an eviction action, can a tenant raise "any legal defense" available to them? This is true when the relevant law refers broadly to all defenses that might be raised.


Can a landlord evict a tenant for refusal of new lease terms? This includes when the law allows for eviction if the tenant refused to sign a lease extension; refused to agree to a fair rent increase; or refused to agree to lease changes at the time of renewal


Is it specified whether the law requires a tenant to pay a bond in order to appeal an eviction judgment?


Is the municipal police department an entity empowered by law to execute a writ of eviction?


In an eviction action, can a tenant rebut/raise the defense that the property is uninhabitable?


Does the law require that writs of execution be postponed for good cause? This includes when the law states that the court shall specify the time when the tenant must vacate the property, taking into consideration the possibility of harm to the parties and other material facts; or when the court can postpone execution if it deemed additional time was appropriate.


Does state/territory eviction law explicitly regulate corporate landlords?


Can a landlord evict a tenant for endangering property? This includes where the law refers to situations that could result in damage to the property; or a pet capable of causing damage to persons or property.


Are the secondary methods of service permitted for an eviction action specified?


Is an officer of the court an individual empowered by law to execute a writ of eviction?


Does the law require the landlord to give the tenant notice to vacate the property prior to terminating a tenancy?


Are eviction cases first heard in state court?


Does a tenant's financial insolvency require postponement of the execution of a writ of eviction?


In an eviction action, can a tenant rebut/raise the defense that they lawfully deducted repair costs from the rent? This is when the law allows them to make repairs and deduct the cost of the repairs from the rent, or when the law allows a tenant to pay for utility services the landlord failed to pay, then deduct the cost from rent.


In an eviction action, can a tenant use landlord noncompliance with a statutory duty as a rebuttal/defense?


Does the law require landlords to state the amount owed when giving tenants notice to vacate the property?


In eviction proceedings, does the filing of an appeal stay the execution of a writ?


Is it unlawful to evict a tenant because of the type of income they receive, their status with regard to public assistance, or because they have a housing voucher?


Is it unlawful to evict a tenant because of their age?


Does a public emergency require postponement of the execution of a write of eviction?


Does the law require the tenant to respond to an eviction action before a hearing?


Primary methods of service are defined as those methods that must be attempted before a secondary method is permitted. Is certified mail a primary method of service for eviction actions?


Is it specified which entity is responsible for executing the writ?


Must a landlord accept a tenant's attempt to cure for waste?


Secondary methods of service are defined as those methods that may be used if the primary method is unsuccessful. Is personal service a permitted secondary method of service permitted for an eviction action?


Does state/territory eviction law explicitly regulate floating home landlords?


For tenants residing in properties that go into foreclosure, does the law require a continuation of the landlord's lease obligations?


Must a landlord accept a tenant's attempt to cure for criminal activities?


Are court records for cases dismissed automatically made inaccessible for the public?


Must a landlord accept a tenant's attempt to cure for statutory tenant obligations?


Is it required that the evictions summons served to tenants mention the tenant's right to a jury trial?


Can a landlord evict a tenant for commiting substantial damage to the property?


Is it required that the evictions summons served to tenants describe list the reason for eviction?


Are eviction cases first heard in justice of the peace court?


Can a landlord evict a tenant if the property is made uninhabitable?