Our Process
Our eviction team helps you in 4 key areas
Choose Your State To Learn More
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Virginia
Florida
Getting Started
If you haven’t already done so, fill out our registration form to sign up for an account with us.
Our client team will email you with any questions, or simply send you our representation agreement.
Watch for our email with your login credentials, then just sign in to submit & manage eviction cases.
How Does Filing an Eviction Case Work?
All eviction requests are submitted to us through our online portal, by our clients. Next, the request and supporting documents are each reviewed and approved by one of our experienced attorneys, and then, they’re processed and sent to the courthouse for filing (overnight or electronically) by our processing team.
Filing and Process of Services fees are paid up front and you are invoiced with convenient 30-day terms.
Once you’ve completed the registration process, you will be able to log in to your account through our online portal and begin submitting and managing your eviction cases. We encourage you to manage all of your cases and make requests/ask questions of us through the Contact Us portion of our website. You’ll also want to make sure you keep an eye on your email: all case-related updates, reminders, and Invoices will come to you via email. When you do have questions, simply log in to the portal and you’ll find that much of the information you need is already posted there. But if you have eviction-related legal questions, our team of attorneys is always available to answer those questions with no additional charges – they’re a built-in part of our service to our clients.
Filing Complaints
Once you’ve submitted your case(s), it’s our turn to get to work for you
First,
Our attorneys review your requests and the supporting documents. Once they’re approved, our processing team prepares the documents to start your cases with the Court.
If there’s anything we’re missing or that needs explanation, we’ll contact you for clarification.
Next,
We send your Complaints / Dispossessory Warrants / Unlawful Detainers to the Court for filing, either overnight or electronically.
Filing and Process of Services fees are paid up front and you are invoiced with convenient 30-day terms.
Lastly,
Once the Court provides us with the case number & any hearing date, we assign them to each of your cases.
By simply logging in to your account, you will have access to this updated information every step of the process.
Working With Courts
In South Carolina, the tenant will be asked to respond to the court; hearings are not granted automatically.
In-Person Notice
Tenant has 10 days to respond. Once the Complaint has been filed, the constable attempts to serve the tenant by hand. Depending on your county and local constable, this can take days or weeks. If the constable is unable or unsuccessful at serving the tenant by hand, they will notify us (and possibly you) that a $5 mailing fee is required. We take care of this for you, so no need to worry.
Mailed Notice
Tenant has 21 days to respond. If the constable cannot serve the tenant successfully by hand, they will serve the tenant by mail and you must wait 21 days from the date of mailing.
End of Answer Period
While you wait for the tenant to respond to the court, this is called the “end of answer period” and it is based on how the tenant is served (see above). During this time period while we wait, you might see “pending service” or “served” in the online system indicating that we are waiting on the authorities or we’re waiting for the end of answer period deadline to roll around. If you see a court date and a 5pm hearing, that is the tenant’s deadline and not an actual hearing.
Possible Hearing
If Tenant responds to the case, the Court will set a hearing date. Our team will notify you and also send you a reminder that someone from your property will need to attend this hearing with our Attorneys.
We Help You With Your Trial Hearing
Our legal team has your back and will help you at every step.
We take care of all upfront fees and invoice you with 30 days to pay. However, if you want to request the Writ immediately at the courthouse, please bring cash.
We take care of all upfront fees and invoice you with 30 days to pay.
Finalizing Evictions
At the appropriate time, please be sure to communicate to us via the filing platform as to whether or not you need the Writ of Possession or to notify us if the resident has paid or vacated.
Important Note
In NC, GA, and VA, we do not Automatically file the Writ of Possession for you. You need to be sure to request it. However, in SC, we will automatically file the Writ unless you opt out (on a case-by-case basis).
We Submit the Writ to the Court Unless You Opt Out
We overnight your request to the court so it can be processed as soon as possible. We take care of all the upfront fees and invoice you with 30 days to pay.
Follow Any Instructions From The Court
Some South Carolina counties require you to come by the courthouse and file the writ on your own in person.
Wait 24 Hours After Request To Schedule The Set-Out
24 hours after the Writ has been posted, it is your responsibility (typically) to reach back out to the constable to schedule the actual set-out.
Gain the L&B Advantage
Our Attorney Team helps you avoid the lost time & wasted money that comes from unwanted mistakes in your eviction process!
Gain the L&B Advantage
Jim Sinkway, Supervising Counsel
1000 Reverside Ave #308
Jacksonville, Florida
