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# Eviction

Also called: unlawful detainer

The legal process for removing a tenant, which must follow statutory notice and court procedure.

Eviction is a court process with prescribed notice periods and filings. Only the process (never self-help such as changing locks or shutting off utilities) can remove a tenant.

Procedural mistakes commonly restart the timeline, which is why documentation and correct notices matter more than speed.

## Why it matters

This is legal territory with real consequences for getting it wrong. Involve counsel rather than improvising.

## Related terms

- [Notice to vacateWritten notice that a tenancy will end, with a lead time set by the lease and by statute.](/glossary/notice-to-vacate/)
- [Lease agreementThe contract setting the terms of a tenancy: rent, duration, responsibilities, and how it ends.](/glossary/lease-agreement/)
- [Security depositFunds held during a tenancy to cover unpaid rent or damage beyond normal wear, returned under statutory rules.](/glossary/security-deposit/)

## More in Renting & management

- [Fair housing](/glossary/fair-housing/)
- [HOA (Homeowners Association)](/glossary/hoa/)
- [Lease agreement](/glossary/lease-agreement/)
- [Maintenance reserve](/glossary/maintenance-reserve/)
- [Move-out inspection](/glossary/move-out-inspection/)
- [Normal wear and tear](/glossary/normal-wear-and-tear/)

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