What is the tenant eviction process?
If your landlord takes legal proceedings against you to reclaim the premises he has rented or leased out to you, it’s safe to say you’re being evicted. There is a process your landlord must follow before you can legally be removed from the premises.Causes of EvictionYour landlord has the right to serve you with a lease termination if your lease has expired, you do not pay your rent as agreed, you don’t fix a required violation, you damage the property or you violate other terms of your rental agreement.NotificationYour landlord must terminate your lease and serve you with an eviction notice by mail or by leaving the written notice on the property you occupy.Time FrameThe time frame for an eviction varies from state to state. Most landlords give tenants 30 or 60 days to vacate the premises, according to nolo.com.Eviction LawsuitYour landlord must file an eviction lawsuit if you do not vacate the premises, which gives you the chance to argue your side in the court of law.MisconceptionA l
