Forcibly Removing Tenants
Eviction is every renter’s worst nightmare. A legal tidal wave that sweeps away their sense of safety, stability, and comfort. In order to avoid the worst consequences of eviction it is important to understand the process of eviction as well as how to fight back against it.
The Eviction Process
Eviction is not a quick process. A landlord cannot decide on a whim to evict a tenant and have it be enforced by the court. First, the landlord must give what is known as a “pay or quit” notice. This notice informs the tenants formally that they are in violation of the lease and notes the number of days the tenant has to correct this issue before it is brought to the courts.
If the time period passes without the issue being corrected, then the landlord will file a formal eviction complaint along with a summons to bring the tenant into court. At this summons both the tenant and the landlord will present their case to the judge about the situation and the judge will make a ruling. If the judge finds for the landlord, then the tenant must vacate the property and if they refuse, law enforcement may be brought to bear against them.
Fighting an Eviction
One of the most important things to do if someone is trying to fight an eviction case is to correct whatever issue caused the breach of lease agreement. This could mean removing excess tenants, relinquishing pets, or paying rent that is overdue. If the underlying issue is not fixed, then a tenant is unlikely to win the judge over to their side. It is important to note that even in states that have implemented an eviction moratorium, this only prevents the landlord from executing the judgment of an eviction, they can still complete the eviction process to be completed when the moratorium is lifted.
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