What to do if tenant refuses to move out?

If a tenant disagrees to leave even after the completion of the lease period, you can approach the Civil Court, under the jurisdiction of which your property falls. You may seek the eviction of your tenant but you will have to abide by the Court’s decision, whether or not it is in your favor.

What rights do I have without a tenancy agreement?

A tenant without a written contract is still entitled to all the statutory rights a regular tenant with a contract is, including water, heating, a safe environment etc. In a similar vein, the tenant is still obligated to pay rent on time and take reasonable care of the property.

How long does a landlord have to give a tenant an eviction?

The amount of time the notice gives tenants to correct an issue or move out varies from state to state and can depend on the reason for eviction and/or how long a tenant has lived in the rental unit. Once the deadline in the notice has expired, landlords may continue with the eviction process.

What happens if a tenant moves out before the deadline?

This step only applies in states that require prior written notice. For those states, if the tenant moves out or corrects the issue that caused the lease violation prior to the deadline given in the notice, then the tenant will not be required to move out and the eviction process will be stopped.

Can a landlord force a tenant to leave after winning an eviction?

If the tenant is not paying rent and won’t leave even after you have won your eviction case, you still cannot simply force them out by changing the locks or turning off utilities. In all cases, it is illegal for you to take that action as a landlord.

What to do if a tenant does not respond to eviction notice?

If a tenant does not respond to your notice or leave the property within the allotted amount of time, here’s what you need to do: File for eviction with your local courthouse.