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Eviction Notices and the Eviction Process<\/h1>\n
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\n By Melissa McCall, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Katrina Wilson, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Landlords and property managers cannot use self-help<\/a> to remove a renter from a rental unit. They can’t do anything to force a tenant out of a rental unit. They must use the eviction process.<\/p>\r\n

Individual state laws govern tenant evictions and offer tenant protections during the eviction process. Landlords who don’t follow these rules risk legal consequences like paying their former tenant damages.<\/p>\r\n

One critical aspect of the eviction process is the eviction notice. The eviction notice starts the process. The notice should contain basic information on the reason for the notice and a deadline to cure the reason for the eviction.<\/p>\r\n

This Findlaw article covers eviction notices, including cure or quit.<\/p>\r\n

Evictions for Cause<\/h2>\r\n

Landlords and property managers can evict tenants for cause. Evictions for cause almost always arise from lease violations. Lease and rental agreements are binding contracts, and landlords have options for tenants who don’t abide by the terms of the lease.<\/p>\r\n

Examples of lease violations include the following:<\/p>\r\n