A landlord who sues a tenant for unpaid rent would most likely take the case to

A suit to recover unpaid rent is a money dispute, and small claims court commonly handles smaller monetary claims between landlords and tenants. Common pleas court generally hears larger or more complex civil cases, while family court and appellate court are not the usual courts for an initial rent claim. The best choice is small claims court.

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