II. The writ shall be accompanied by a notice from the district court, printed in no smaller than 12-point type, informing the tenant that:
(a) If the tenant wishes to contest the eviction, he or she shall file an appearance in the district court no later than the return day appearing on the writ and file an answer not more than 5 days after the return date stating the defendant's affirmative defenses and/or counterclaims.
(b) The tenant shall not be evicted unless the court so orders; however, such an order may be granted if the tenant does not file an appearance.
(c) At the time the tenant files his appearance, he or she may request that the court make a sound recording of the eviction hearing by checking an appropriate box on the appearance form.
(d) If the tenant wishes to appeal the district court's decision, he or she shall:
(1) File a notice of intent to appeal with the district court within 7 days of the notice of the district's decision; and
(2) File a notice of appeal in the supreme court within 30 days of the notice of the district court's decision; and
(3) Pay all rent, as it comes due, between the date of the notice of intent to appeal the district court's decision and the final disposition of the appeal.
(e) If the tenant files any post-judgement motions, including, but not limited to, a motion for reconsideration, the tenant shall pay all rent, as it comes due, between the date of the motion and the final ruling on the motion.
[Paragraph III effective until October 8, 2026; see also paragraph III set out below.]