Within 15 days from the time he or she receives such notice, the tenant in possession shall make a written return under oath to such officer, stating therein the time for which he or she claims the right to hold such real estate, the amount of the rents, issues, and profits he or she yields or pays or has agreed to yield or pay the use thereof, to whom, when, and in what manner the same are payable and the amount, if any, then due.