Get Form 5a Complaint

Filling out the Form 5a Complaint online can be a straightforward process when you have clear guidance. This form is essential for landlords seeking to evict tenants for unpaid rent and recover past due amounts.

Follow the steps to complete the Form 5a Complaint online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by entering the county where the rental property is located in the designated field.
3. Insert the name of the landlord in the section specified for the plaintiff.
4. Fill in the case number assigned by the Clerk of the Court in the appropriate space.
5. Enter the name of the tenant as the defendant in the provided field.
6. In the first count, describe the action to evict the tenant and include the county name where the property is located.
7. Provide a detailed description of the real property in the form, including legal or street address and unit number, if applicable.
8. Indicate the rental amount the tenant is required to pay and clarify the payment terms (weekly, monthly, etc.). Attach a copy of the rental agreement if available as Exhibit 'A'.
9. State the date when the tenant failed to pay the rent in the designated space.
10. Document the date the landlord served notice to the tenant, using a copy of the notice as Exhibit 'B'.
11. In the second count, confirm that the damages do not exceed $15,000 and restate the previous allegations by referring to the earlier paragraphs.
12. Specify the total amount owed by the tenant and the date of the last payment that was not made.
13. Finish by entering the landlord’s name, address, and phone number at the bottom of the form.
14. Review the completed form for accuracy, then save changes, download, print, or share the form as needed.

Start completing your Form 5a Complaint online today.