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Evictions and Lease Termination
Basic information on eviction and lease termination, and in-depth tips on what to expect from an eviction action -- a legal process called "unlawful detainer" in many states.
Eviction Basics:
- How Evictions Work: What Renters Need to Know - learn more about the rules and procedures for an eviction.
- Tenant Eviction in Foreclosure: What Are Your Rights? - find out what your rights are when the bank forecloses on your landlord.
The Eviction Process and Defenses:
- Eviction and Unlawful Detainer - covers the process by which a landlord can forcibly remove a tenant from a rental unit.
- Defenses to Eviction - there are several defenses available to challenge an eviction that could end or delay a tenant's removal.
- Illegal Retaliatory Evictions - landlords can't evict tenants for exercising their legal rights. Learn more here.
See also:
- Lease Termination by Landlords - frequently asked questions about how and why a landlord can end a lease at the end of its term. (FindLaw Bookshelf)
- When Your Lease or Rental Agreement Ends FAQ - commonly asked questions about what happens at the end of a lease or rental agreement.
- Terminating Lease or Rental Agreement FAQ - outlines the reasons why landlords can terminate leases or rental agreements and what happens afterwards. ("Landlords" section)
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