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