What happens if you lose your eviction case
When the judge makes a decision in an eviction case, it's called a judgment. The judgment may happen after a trial. Or, it may happen without your input if you didn't file an Answer. This is called a default. If the judge decides against you, you may have options for what to do next.
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After the eviction trial decision
If a judge or jury decides you won your trial, your next step is to fill out some court forms to start the process of getting the tenant to move out and collecting money if the tenant owes you any.
If the judge or jury decides you lost your trial, your tenant is allowed to stay in the home and you may have to make repairs and possibly pay
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