LibGuides: Self-Help: Ejectment in Philadelphia: Finding Forms: Complaint & Answer Packets

Ejectment Complaint Packet

The following Ejectment Complaint Packet (Philadelphia) is available at courts.phila.gov/forms (located under Court of Common Pleas Trial Division - Civil > Commencement Filing Forms).

Ejectment Complaint Package From courts.phila.gov/forms

Here is some information from the packet:

This packet includes forms to help "remove someone from [a] premises who is not under lease..." [emphasis added]
A complaint in ejectment is filed in the "Office of Judicial Records which is located in City Hall room 296... or electronically through the Civil Electronic Filing System at http://courts.phila.gov."
"The cost is $333.23 + $17.00 per defendant."
"Once your complaint has been processed, you must have it served on the occupant. Methods of service include, sheriff’s office, process server or by competent adult who is not a party to the action."
"After the complaint has been served you must file a notarized affidavit of service in room 296."
"The occupant/defendant has 20 days to file an answer to the complaint in room 296.'
"On the 21st day, if there is no answer filed by the occupant/defendant, a 10 day notice must be sent to them."

Complaint in Ejectment ANSWER Packet

The following CCP Complaint in Ejectment Answer Packet is available at PhillyTenant.org via this article:

I Was Served an Ejectment Complaint. What do I do?

Complaint in Ejectment Answer Packet (PDF) "You should only use this Complaint in Ejectment Packet if the Owner of the property where you live filed a Complaint in Ejectment against you in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas."
Complaint in Ejectment Answer Packet (WORD) "You should only use this Complaint in Ejectment Packet if the Owner of the property where you live filed a Complaint in Ejectment against you in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas."

The packet includes a blank "Answer to Complaint" template. It helps answer questions like:

What is a Complaint in Ejectment?
What is the court process for a Complaint in Ejectment?
How do I file an Answer to a Complaint in Ejectment?
- Includes important information on timelines, where/how to file, and how to serve the owner
How do I fill out the paperwork in this packet?
How do I file preliminary objections?

Finding Sample Forms at Jenkins

Here are some examples of where you might look to see if you can find sample forms related to ejectment when visiting the Jenkins Law Library. Ask a librarian if you want help finding or using these resources.

Please note: Many of the forms in these resources are only examples. Most sample forms will need to be changed or rewritten to fit your specific situation.

Dunlap-Hanna Pennsylvania Forms LexisNexis
See Volume 13, Chapter 192: "Ejectment".
Also available on the library's Lexis computers.

West's Pennsylvania Forms West/Thomson Reuters
See Volume 1, Chapter 16C: "Ejectment".
Also available on the library's Westlaw computers.

For more information, see the PA Laws & Court Rules page of this guide or see our Pennsylvania Forms guide.