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What must a landlord do to evict a tenant?

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Before contacting the court to initiate eviction proceedings, the landlord should read the lease and be familiar with its provisions and comply with its terms regarding notice and termination. Once the terms of the lease have been followed, Georgia law requires a landlord to go through court to remove a tenant. First, before going to court, the landlord must demand that the tenant immediately give up possession and vacate. This demand is best made in writing.

How do I evict my tenant?

Frequently Asked Questions of the Housing Court Department
You first must determine what type of relationship you have with your tenant. The rules of the game change with this determination. There are two main types of tenancies; one at will and one under a lease. Traditionally, tenancies at will were oral. This is no longer the case.

Will you or the Landlord evict me for calling the Housing Inspector?

City of Rock Island, Illinois - Frequently Asked Questions
Non-payment of rent or other lease violations are grounds for eviction; the Illinois Retaliatory Act prohibits the landlord from evicting for complaints to any governmental authority. How do I get a marriage license, a birth certificate, a death certificate, information about my property taxes, information about my court date, my probation officer, my child support.

I have a problem with my landlord (or tenant). What can I do?

The State of Alaska Department of Law - Frequently Asked Que...
The attorney general does not regulate relationships between landlords and tenants. The Landlord and Tenant Act: What it Means to You is a good resource. You can find it at the Real Estate Commission's web site, http://www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/prec.htm, or by writing to the commission at 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1500, Anchorage, AK 99501-3567 or calling (907) 269-8168. This booklet summarizes landlord and tenant obligations under Alaska law.

What can I do if my landlord is harassing and/or threatening to evict me?

Gas safety frequently asked questions - Guidance to tenants
Shelterline is Britain's first 24 hour, free, national housing helpline. It provides advice to anyone with a housing problem. Its advisors will tell you your rights, explain your options and help you to take action. If appropriate you may also be asked to contact your local Shelter housing aid centre. Further advice is also available by logging on to www.shelternet.org.uk

Do I need a reason to evict my tenant?

Frequently Asked Questions of the Housing Court Department
Yes and No. If the reason for eviction is a violation of a lease term or nonpayment of rent, this reason must be spelled out in both the Notice to Quit and on the Summary Process Summons and Complaint. In all other cases, while the substantive law of the Commonwealth may not always require a reason for termination of a tenancy, the rules of Summary Process require a reason for eviction.

I can't pay all of my rent this month. Can the landlord evict me?

VDACS - Office of Consumer Affairs - Landlord-Tenant Frequen...
The full rental amount is due and payable on the date stated on the lease. If you fail to pay that amount, the landlord may issue a "pay or quit" notice that requires you to pay the full amount by a given date. The landlord is not obligated to accept partial payments. The landlord cannot remove your property or take other action against you to remove you, but must rely on an eviction notice from the courts to take possession of the property.

Does my landlord have to have a reason to evict me?

Tenant Verification, Screening, Credit Checks, Landlord Serv...
Just as tenants do not have to provide a reason for a 30-day notice to end the rental agreement, landlords in San Mateo County do not have to provide a reason for providing a reason for their 30-day or 60-day notices. Tenants who have lived in the rental for one year or more receive a 60-day advance written notice and tenants who have lived in the unit for less than one year receive a 30-day advance written notice. (The only exception is in East Palo Alto.

Can My Landlord Evict Me Because of Flood or Fire Damage?

LawHelp State Frequently Asked Questions
Generally, you cannot be evicted if you have a written lease and your apartment was only "partially" damaged. Read your lease to see if it allows your landlord to evict for "partial" destruction. Total" destruction by flood or fire generally ends the lease and allows your landlord to evict. If you have an oral month-to-month lease, your landlord may cancel your lease by giving you 10 days notice before the end of the rental month.

Can my landlord evict me when there are so many repairs that need to be made?

County Civil FAQ
The landlord and tenant have obligations set out in F.S. 83.51 and 83.52. If the rental agreement is to be terminated, the statutes also outline the procedures for terminating a rental agreement in F.S. 83.56.

I want to evict a tenant. Can you help me?

Calaveras County Sheriff's Department - Civil - Frequently A...
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide legal advice. If you are unfamiliar with eviction procedures, you may want to consult with an eviction service or attorney.

I have a judgment or a default against my tenant. How do I to evict the tenant?

Superior Court of D.C. - Civil Division - Landlord and Tenan...
You must use court process to evict the tenant. To do this, you must wait at least forty-eight hours after entry of a judgment or a default before you return to the Landlord and Tenant Clerk's Office to file a writ of restitution, which orders the eviction of the tenant. If you have a "default," you must turn the "default" into a "judgment" by filing a Soldiers and Sailors affidavit with the court certifying that the tenant is not on active duty with the military or other government service.

Back to Top Whom do I call regarding landlord/tenant disputes?

City of Phoenix Law Department - FAQ
There is a parking garage directly south of City Hall and the Phoenix Municipal Courthouse located at 305 West Washington. The entrance to the parking garage is off of 4th Avenue. The following link will provide you with a downtown area parking map.

My lease is about to end and I don't have another place to live. Can the landlord evict me?

VDACS - Office of Consumer Affairs - Landlord-Tenant Frequen...
Yes. Your landlord is not required to extend the term of the lease. Although some leases provide for month-to-month rental agreements following the expiration of the original lease, landlords are not required by law to offer such provisions or to extend the term of the lease. The landlord may take legal action to evict the tenant. Section 55-248.20 of the VRLTA addresses this issue.

If I file for bankruptcy, can my landlord still evict me from my apartment?

Frequently Asked Questions - www.bkhelper.org
People who file for bankruptcy are entitled to certain immediate protections from certain legal actions -- part of what is called the "automatic stay" effect of a bankruptcy filing, because many potential legal actions against the filer are stopped (known as "stayed" in legal terms). But as of October 17, 2005, when the new bankruptcy laws took effect, some of these protections have been eliminated. One key change is that filing for bankruptcy no longer delays or stops eviction actions.

I would like to evict my tenant. Where do I start?

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MBHP is committed to a preserving tenancies when possible, and providing resources to both property owners and tenants when relocation is necessary. If you are thinking of evicting your tenant, please consider the mediation services available at MBHP. This free service can improve communication between you and your tenant and is a time and money saving alternative to housing court and a costly eviction process.

How can I terminate the lease and evict the tenant?

House Choice Vouchers FAQs
Violation of Federal, State, or local law that imposes obligations on the tenant in connection with the occupancy or use of the premises

How may I evict a tenant who is suspected of selling drugs?

Superior Court of D.C. - Civil Division - Landlord and Tenan...
You must use normal landlord and tenant eviction procedures. This type of case is heard within two weeks after filing of the complaint instead of three weeks. Let the clerk know that it is a "drug haven" case.
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