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What Does the Landlord Need to Do to Evict the Tenant?<\/h1>\n
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Property owners, landlords, and property managers must use the eviction process<\/a> to evict a tenant from their rental units. They cannot use self-help or harassment to evict a tenant. The eviction process varies from state to state, so anyone considering an eviction<\/a> should check their state laws first.<\/p>\r\n

This FindLaw article explores some basic steps landlords must follow to evict a tenant.<\/p>\r\n

Determine the Reason for the Potential Eviction<\/h2>\r\n

Before you start the eviction process, you should make sure you have a legally valid reason for evicting the renter. People often think unpaid rent is the only reason to evict a tenant. That is not true. The following are a few examples of legally valid reasons for starting the process:<\/p>\r\n