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Can a landlord order a tenant to leave without going to court?

April 26, 2017Court going landlord leave tenant

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Can a landlord order a tenant to leave without going to court?

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No. Eviction is a legal procedure. In order to evict a tenant, the landlord must go to District Court to obtain a judgment against the tenant. Landlords may not move a tenants belongings out of the rental unit, change the locks or cut off utilities without a court order.