1.24.200 Eviction Actions - Commencement

(a) An eviction action is commenced by the filing of a summons and complaint. The summons and complaint shall conform to the requirements of Section 1.22.060. In addition to the requirements of Section 1.22.060, the complaint shall allege the type of tenancy to be terminated, the breach, and the date of notice to vacate given by the landlord. The landlord may join in the eviction action other claims arising out of the tenancy. If the landlord joins a claim for lost rent, the landlord must allege that an attempt at mitigation was undertaken.

(b) The Clerk of Court shall make available forms of the summons and complaint.