A money judgment may be entered: (1) by consent of the parties; (2) on the defendant's confession of liability before the court; (3) by summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff or defendant; (4) at the conclusion of a trial or other hearing, (5) by default if certain requirements are met. See Super. Ct. L&T Rule 14. The court may also enter a money judgment if plaintiff's process server personally served the defendant with the complaint and summons or if defendant has asserted a counterclaim. See Super Ct. L&T Rule 3 and 14. In all cases, a party may be required to comply with certain requirements under the Debt Collection Statute, DC Code 28-3814 in order to obtain a money judgment. Parties seeking a money judgment should contact the Landlord and Tenant Legal Assistance Network or consult with an attorney on the complete requirements to obtain a money judgment in landlord and tenant court.