what renters need to know about eviction

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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.

Your landlord can't evict you without terminating the tenancy first. This usually means giving you adequate written notice, in a specified way and form. If you don't move after proper notice (or reform your ways -- for example, by paying the rent or finding a new home for the dog), the landlord can file a lawsuit to evict you. (This type of lawsuit is sometimes called an unlawful detainer, or UD lawsuit.) In order to win, the landlord must prove that you did something wrong that justifies ending the tenancy.

State laws have very detailed requirements for landlords who want to end a tenancy. Each state has its own procedures as to how termination notices and eviction papers must be written and delivered to you ("served"). Landlords must follow state rules and procedures exactly.

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http://realestate.findlaw.com/tenant...ction-how.html

[flip4u]

Its for this reason personally that I would never rent I perfer to own my own home and do so. I feel why pay all that money to someone else when you can own, yes all the repairs and replacement costs are on you but unless you do not pay your mortgage payements there will be no locks on the doors. Do tenents have rights as well, if so what are they?

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Most states hold landlords to strict guidelines as to when and how to return security deposits. The general rule is that you are not responsible for normal wear and tear. If you cause damage by your unreasonable carelessness or deliberate misuse, however, you must pay for it. Landlords are typically required to return your security deposit, or give you an itemized accounting of the deductions from your security deposit, within 14 to 30 days after you move out.

From Nolo

This site has quite a bit of information on renters rights. It covers things like getting your deposit back in a timely matter to getting your landlord to make repairs. I hope this covers what you are looking for.

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[flip4u]

Thanks for the information I just want to educate my daughter on things since she rents and hasn't always had nice landlords just wanted to have access to information for her. Thanks again I found the article very informative.