Renter moved before eviction order

[Eric Zheng]

My tenant did not pay rents for several months. So I filed eviction case. But they just moved before the eviction order to arrive. I guess I will go to the sheriff office the next step. I am wondering someone have similar experience yo deal it properly？Should I email them my copy of the order since I dont know where they moved？How will that impact the garnishment？Thank you in advance.

[Patricia Steiner]

This happens more times than not; here's the resulting play:

"The tenant may simply move out before the court date. The landlord may dismiss the case. If the tenant owes missing rent or money for rental house damages, the landlord may ask the court to convert the case to a regular civil case. Therefore, the tenant should work things out in addition to moving out."

The tenant never "works things out" before moving out - as you well know - but simply be glad they're gone/out/vacated.  Document the condition of the unit; take photos.  Withdraw your eviction case because there's no one to evict - and file a civil court action for your non-payment of rent.