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Evictions and Lease Terminations

How Evictions Work: What Renters Need to Know
Landlords can't just lock you out, even if you are behind on rent. They must get a court judgment first.

Renters in Foreclosure: What Are Their Rights?
Federal law gives important rights to tenants whose landlords have lost their properties through foreclosure.

Foreclosure and Renting to a New Tenant: Tenant Remedies
If a landlord rents out property knowing it will soon be in foreclosure, what can the tenant do?

Tenants Caught in Foreclosure: Who Gets the Rent?
Learn to whom tenants should pay rent when landlords fall into foreclosure.

Questions on Evictions and Lease Terminations

I'm deeply in debt -- can I be evicted for this?

Are expectant parents safe from eviction?

Can our landlord evict us for noise when we leased space for an arcade?

Can our landlord kick us out so a family member can move in?

Can my landlord make me pay to terminate the lease?

Can I be evicted for the illegal acts of my guests?

Can my roommate evict me?

State-by-State Rules on Illegal Eviction Procedures

Find your state rules covering illegal eviction procedures, including how much a tenant can sue for in cases of self-help evictions; for example, if a landlord cuts off a tenant’s utilities, rather than getting a court order directing a tenant to leave.

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