Evictions in Columbia SC area

[Dennis Humphries]

Hello. This is my first post here at BiggerPockets. I've already filed for an eviction in Columbia sc and I was wondering what to expect when we go in front of the magistrate. Is there any questions I should be prepared to answer or any pointers or advice that could help?

[Andrew R. Lucas]

Had my first eviction in December.  Starting landlording in 2008 so it took a while but I finally got one.  I was a bit nervous going in as well, but it turned out to be pretty simple.  

Make sure you have the signed lease, any notices and a statement of their account.  Simply tell the judge that they have a signed lease and the rent was due.  They didn't pay and then you gave notice.  They still didn't pay and now you are evicting.  My judge was very landlord friendly.  There were a few cases that day.  Keep it professional and all business.  The law is pretty clear on what the court has to do in these cases.  

Good Luck!