Tenants can clear paid eviction judgments after landlord silence

The party owed money must file a notice that the judgment was paid in full. This filing rule applies in superior court and justice court. The 40-day period begins when the judgment is paid in full.

A tenant may ask the court to mark an eviction judgment satisfied when the landlord does not respond to the motion within 15 days. This applies to a tenant's motion against a landlord after an eviction action, in superior court or justice court. The filing fee is waived, and the judge may not hold a hearing. The judgment is deemed satisfied if the tenant provides proof of payment; in justice court, the tenant must provide an affidavit showing proof of payment. In superior court, a judge may order records related to the eviction sealed under section 33-1379. In justice court, the judge may seal the eviction under that section only if the judge finds it an appropriate remedy for the landlord's failure to file notice that the judgment was paid. In justice court, the motion must be filed and served as required by the eviction court rules. The landlord has 15 days to respond after the motion is filed; in justice court, the motion must also be served under the eviction court rules.