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EVICTION DEFINED: An "eviction" is a legal proceeding by which the landlord
seeks to reclaim the premises (apartment or home) and put the tenant
out.
If you are a landlord, you should find out the legal grounds for
evicting a tenant as well as the proper notification requirements. The
eviction rules vary by state or
jurisdiction. A tenant could receive
compensation for costs paid because of unlawful eviction. For a
landlord to take legal action against a tenant who does not move out,
the landlord must first give written notice to the tenant in
accordance with the law, prior to evicting them.
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TENANTS: you need to know how you can defend yourself
against an unjustifiable eviction. To protect yourself, read your
lease. Find your state
eviction laws. Also you may:
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contact your lawyer
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contact your
local government—many cities have a department of
consumer affairs or housing department to help you
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if your rent is subsidized, check whether the subsidy program
will help (Section 8
etc)
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ask the local library for the municipal code regulations on
eviction
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WHAT ARE THE GROUNDS FOR
EVICTION?
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To learn some of the reasons why the landlord may
evict the tenant, read the rest of the guide here.
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