The eviction process for landlords
The eviction process for landlords
If you want a tenant to move out, you must first tell them in writing. This is called giving notice. If they broke a rule in their rental agreement, you must tell them what they did wrong.
If they don't fix the problem or move out, you'll need to ask the court for an order to make them leave.
Evictions can take 30 to 45 days or more. The time starts when you have court papers delivered to the tenant and ends when they must move out.
👇 Pick a step below to learn more and get instructions.
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1. Give notice
You must give your tenant a written notice before starting a court case. The type of notice depends on your situation.
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2. Start a court case
If the tenant doesn’t do what you asked in the notice by the deadline, you can file forms in court to start an eviction case.
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3. Ask for court date or default judgment
If the tenant responds to your case, you can ask for a court date (trial). If they don’t respond, you can ask the judge to decide without a court date.
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4. Go to court
The judge will listen to both sides and then make a decision.
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5. After the judge decides
If you win, the tenant must move out and may have to pay you. If you lose, the tenant can stay.