What are 4 different reasons that a person can be evicted from an apartment?

What are Legal Reasons to Evict a Tenant?

• Not paying rent. If the tenant is not paying rent (let alone late fees), then you have a just cause to terminate that tenant’s lease.
• Expiration of lease.
• Lease violation.
• Illegal activity.
• Property damage.

What are examples of emotional distress?

Emotional Distress Examples

• Diminished quality of life.
• Lost enjoyment of life.
• Cognitive changes after a head injury.
• Distress over a disability.
• Embarrassment or humiliation.
• Psychological trauma.
• Post-traumatic stress disorder.
• Losing sleep.

What happens if my landlord evictions me for no reason?

Although you say that your landlord “evicted you” for no apparent reason, chances are you’re talking about receiving a termination notice, telling you to move within a certain number of days or face an eviction lawsuit. When tenants don’t move and landlords proceed to court and win, the tenant typically has a few days to move voluntarily.

Is it illegal for a landlord to do a self-help eviction?

In most states, it’s illegal for the landlord to do a “self-help” eviction, although that’s not true for every state. Most states require landlords to give you a written eviction notice before they can move forward with an eviction.

Can a landlord evict a protected tenant for nonpayment of rent?

It can be very difficult to evict a protected tenant from a property, even for legitimate reasons such as nonpayment of rent. Under most circumstances, you can file to evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent. There is. however, an exception.

Can a landlord evict a tenant who is withholding rent?

You cannot evict a tenant if they are withholding rent until a safety or health issue at the property is rectified. For Example: You are responsible for paying a tenant’s utilities. You neglect to pay the electric bill. In order to have lights in their home, the tenant must pay the electric bill themselves.