Common reasons for eviction include the following: The keyword here is “legal,” as a landlord cannot evict a tenant unless they have a valid reason for doing so. Lease Termination (for Month-to-Month Tenancies) – Allows the landlord or tenant to terminate by issuing notice in accordance with state law.Īn eviction is a type of lawsuit (also called an “unlawful detainer”), whereby a tenant is legally removed from a rental property due to a breach of their lease. Typically requires the shortest amount of notice. Notice to Quit (Illegal Activity) – For any activity that allows the landlord to terminate the lease immediately under State law. Examples include having too many guests on the premises, playing music too loud, parking in the wrong spot, and causing damage to the property. Notice to Comply or Quit (Violation of Lease) – Used when a tenant has violated their lease in any manner other than late rent. Notice to Pay or Quit – When a tenant is late on rent, this notice may be sent to the tenant on the day after rent was due (unless there is a State Grace Period).ĭownload: PDF, Word (.docx), OpenDocument
