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[COURT NAME]
[COUNTY], [STATE]

[PLAINTIFF/LANDLORD NAME], )
Plaintiff, )
) Case No. [CASE NUMBER]
v. )
)
[DEFENDANT/TENANT NAME], )
Defendant. )

COMPLAINT FOR UNLAWFUL DETAINER

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 of the property 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. Basis for Unlawful Detainer

3.1 Defendant violated the lease by [LEASE VIOLATION].
3.2 Plaintiff served a [NOTICE TO CURE/NOTICE TO QUIT] on [DATE].
3.3 Defendant failed to cure or vacate within the required time.

4. Damages

4.1 Plaintiff seeks possession of the property, holdover damages, and allowable 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 damages for holdover 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

text
Dated: [DATE]

______________________________
[ATTORNEY NAME]
[LAW FIRM]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE]
[EMAIL]
Attorney for Plaintiff

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