It is the landlord's responsibility to make sure the tenant/defendant is notified about the lawsuit. The legal method of notification is known as "service of process," which means giving the defendant a copy of the summons and complaint. You cannot do this yourself. Here are some individuals who can serve the defendant:
- A registered process server, or
- Any person over the age of 18, not a party to the action
Generally, there is a fee for this service. To find our more about this topic, visit our Proof of Service page.