Receiving an eviction notice is a situation no one would like to experience, but unfortunately it does happens sometimes. An eviction is legal action that is taken by a landlord to remove a renter from his/her current rental home. The landlord must follow a series of steps and requirements to complete the process.
Evictions could happen for several reasons, but usually involve tenants that are behind in monthly payments and cannot agree or commit to a payment plan with the landlord. As a result, the tenant is breaking a term of the rental agreement. Evictions can also take place when the unit or building is going to be sold and the tenant refuses to vacate the property. Tenants and landlords need to know how to handle this process properly to avoid further legal complications.
If you receive an eviction notice, the first thing you should do is relax and attempt to find out why you are receiving it in the first place. Speak to your landlord and fine out what is happening if you don’t already know. If you know why and would like to stay in the property, try to seek a solution with your landlord directly.
It is in the best interest of both parties to avoid any legal proceeding unless strictly necessary. As with any legal process, evictions are not good on your credit as a renter, so an early settlement is always the best option. Even though an eviction is a complicated and stressful process, we will kindly work with our tenants to make it easier and find a solution keeping all interests of everyone involved a priority. Communication is key!
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