Evicting a Tenant
To terminate a tenancy, you have to follow your state's rules. Return security deposits according to your state's rules to avoid problems with ex-tenants. And remember, lock-outs and retaliation are off-limits.
Illegal Evictions
Illegal Evictions
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Don’t Lock Out or Freeze Out a Tenant—It’s Illegal
Landlords are subject to penalties if they change the locks or shut off utilities to get a tenant out of rental property.
How Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Affect a Tenancy
How Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Affect a Tenancy
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Rights of Renters in Foreclosure
When the bank forecloses on the landlord, federal law protects the tenant.
Resources from Nolo
Resources from Nolo
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Legal forms and books for landlords and property managers - deal with tenants, security deposits, leases, evictions, repairs, privacy, and all things rental property management.
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This all-in-one legal guide includes an overview of terminations and evictions, and includes state-by-state rules on topics such as the amount of time a tenant has to pay rent or move before a landlord can file for eviction.
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The California Landlord's Law Book
This go-to guide for California landlords includes rules, procedures and forms for terminating a tenancy in the Golden State for nonpayment of rent and other illegal tenant activities.
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California Landlord's Tenancy Termination Kit
Terminate month-to-month tenancies in California with this all-in-one kit.
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Handling a Tenant's Abandoned Property: An Overview
Learn the basic rules about how a landlord must handle property abandoned by a tenant.
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My Tenant Left Behind Some Things, Can I Sell Them?
How to handle a tenant’s abandoned property.
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State Laws on Handling Abandoned Property
Where to find your state's law on how landlords must deal with a tenant's abandoned property.
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How Evictions Work: Rules for Landlords and Property Managers
A landlord or property manager cannot physically evict a tenant unless the landlord has first given the tenant a termination notice and has received an order of possession from the court.
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The Eviction Process in California
Before evicting a tenant, California law requires a landlord to legally terminate the tenancy. To do this, the landlord must first give the tenant written notice, as specified by state law.
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The Eviction Process in New York
In New York, a landlord can evict a tenant for any number of reasons. The reason for the eviction affects how the landlord must give notice to the tenant.
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The Eviction Process in Texas: Rules for Landlords and Property Managers
Learn what steps a landlord must take to terminate a tenancy and, if necessary, evict a tenant in Texas.
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