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: Rules for Landlords and Property Managers
In New York, a landlord can evict a tenant for any number of reasons. However, before the eviction can occur, the landlord must first terminate the tenancy. This happens when the landlord gives the tenant written notice, as required by state or city law. If the tenant does not comply with the notice,
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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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