eviction proceeding

Tenant ouster case

An eviction proceeding is the legal process a landlord uses to remove a tenant from rental property.

It typically begins when the landlord files a complaint in court after the tenant fails to pay rent or violates lease terms.

The proceeding may include hearings, a judgment, and ultimately a court order authorizing removal: The eviction proceeding took three months to complete.

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