Where do landlord's look for an eviction??

[James Graven]

When a landlord does an eviction check, where do they look?  Is it just the official records?

I know someone who lives with two roommates and they have 4 (yes, 4!) judgements against them for an eviction just since February.  But each time the cops show up (with the Writ of Possession), they end up settling with the landlord and paying what is due.

Therefore, they have not 'officially' been evicted.  But, all three have 4 judgements on their Official Records (according to the Clerk's website).  I don't think the tenants realize this and they probably think if they continue to pay the landlord after the judgements they will avoid an eviction on their records.

I am curious if these judgements would be considered an eviction even though the tenants haven't been forced to leave yet?   Two of the judgements are the tenant's failure to pay the agreed upon Stipulation. That's why there are so many.

Thanks for your help