[COURT NAME]
[COUNTY], [STATE]
[PLAINTIFF/LANDLORD NAME], )
Plaintiff, )
) Case No. [CASE NUMBER]
v. )
)
[DEFENDANT/TENANT NAME], )
Defendant. )
COMPLAINT FOR EVICTION - NONPAYMENT OF RENT
1. Parties and Property
1.1 Plaintiff is the owner or authorized agent for the property located at [ADDRESS].
1.2 Defendant is a tenant in possession under a lease dated [DATE].
2. Jurisdiction and Venue
2.1 This Court has jurisdiction under [STATUTE].
2.2 Venue is proper in [COUNTY] because the property is located here.
3. Nonpayment of Rent
3.1 Defendant failed to pay rent due in the amount of $[AMOUNT] for the period [DATES].
3.2 Plaintiff served a [NOTICE TO PAY OR QUIT] on [DATE].
3.3 Defendant failed to pay or vacate within the required time.
4. Damages
4.1 Plaintiff seeks possession, past-due rent, late fees if allowed, and costs.
5. Prayer for Relief
Plaintiff requests that the Court:
a. Award possession of the property to Plaintiff.
b. Issue a writ of possession.
c. Award unpaid rent, late fees, and costs as allowed by law.
d. Grant any other relief the Court deems just.
6. Jury Demand
Plaintiff demands a trial by jury if required and if demanded.
7. Signature Block
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Dated: [DATE]
______________________________
[ATTORNEY NAME]
[LAW FIRM]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE]
[EMAIL]
Attorney for Plaintiff