An Eviction Notice is the first step for a landlord attempting to evict tenants from a rental property. An eviction is a lawsuit in which a landlord asks the court to order another person (the tenant) to move out of a rental property. In addition to evicting the tenant from the rental property, in appropriate cases, the landlord or manager may sue the tenant for unpaid rent or damage to the rental property. Before the lawsuit begins, the landlord is required to give notice to the tenant. In most cases, the tenant is required to have a chance to correct the offense. This notice is the first step in the eviction lawsuit, and it may be all that is necessary to remove the tenant or gain compliance. The notice may also be used to evict a tenant without cause. Below is a list of items you may need to review when preparing an Eviction Notice for a tenant. Not all items will apply to every situation. Any documents related to the rental agreement, lease violation, or proof of violation will be helpful in filling out the interview questions.
- Review the lease or rental agreement provisions.
- Determine violations of the rental agreement, if any.
- Determine the amount of unpaid rent, if any.
- Determine the number of days that the Tenant has stayed in the rental unit beyond the end of the rental agreement, if applicable.
- Determine the amount of damage to the rental property, if applicable.
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