Evictions aren’t fun for anyone
involved. They are life-disrupting to tenants and can be extremely expensive
for landlords. Learning common reasons landlords evict tenants can help both
parties prevent evictions from becoming necessary.

1. Nonpayment of Rent

            Nonpayment of rent is the most
common cause of eviction, for obvious reasons. In most cases, the landlord is
required to allow the payments to be made up before finally evicting the
tenant. Only after providing all of the necessary notices can a landlord file
for eviction.

2. Habitual Late Payments

            Not only is nonpayment a common
reason for eviction, but habitual late payments may also be cause enough for
eviction. The laws vary regarding time lengths and how many days are considered
late. This is why it is very important to ensure that you have checked all of
the laws in your area.

3. Breach of Lease

            A breach of lease may also result in
eviction. There are many ways that a lease contract can be breached. Some of
the common reasons include unauthorized pets, unapproved occupants, subletting
without permission, improper use of the building, consistent nuisance
complaints, and more.

4. Committed Crime on the Premises

            Any crime committed on the premises
may result in eviction. This can include everything from distributing drugs to
operating a business. This even includes legitimate businesses that don’t have
the proper licensing to be run from home.

5. Property Damage

            Property damage can give a landlord
cause to evict the tenant. This can include making unapproved repairs that
ultimately damage the property or engaging in reckless behavior that leads to
property damage. This doesn’t include regular wear and tear from daily life.
Whenever someone resides in a building, a certain amount of wear is to be
expected.

6. Expiration of Lease

            If the lease has expired, the
landlord is allowed to evict the occupant. Most contracts are designed to
progress to a month-to-month basis after the initial contract has expired. This
may become a difficult process, especially if the tenant continues to pay rent.
All necessary notices will have to be provided prior to eviction.

7. Owner Move-in

            If the owner wishes to move in to
their rental property, they are allowed to do so, but they must provide the
proper amount and type of notice to their tenant. It is very important to brush
up on the applicable laws before taking any eviction-based action in this
scenario.

            It is important to follow all of the
proper steps during the eviction process. Self-evictions are almost never
legal. Ensure that there is valid cause and consider obtaining a lawyer when
undergoing an eviction case. To obtain counsel regarding an eviction case,
contact us at LeBaron & Jensen
today!