What to do when a landlord is not following the eviction process?
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What to do when a landlord is not following the eviction process?
She called and left a message saying she is moving her daughter in to the house.
Asked on January 17, 2013 under Real Estate Law, Ohio
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
A residential tenant may only be evicted through the courts and only for good cause; the landlord may not simply make you leave or lock you out otherwise, and if the landlord does try to lock you out improperly, you could bring a legal action seeking a court order letting you back in and/or seeking monetary compensation.
The most common good causes for terminating tenancy:
1) If you are a month-to-month tenant, the landlord may terminate your tenancy at any time, for any reason, on a month's notice.
2) Nonpayment of rent.
3) Tenant violation of terms or conditions of the lease.
4) Tenant destruction of landlord property.
5) Tenant disturbing the peace of other residents.
6) At the expiration of the lease, if there is a written lease for a definite period of time (e.g. a one year lease).
7) If the lease otherwise lets the landlord evict you (such as on 60 day notice) and the landlord complies with its terms.
Again, the landlord cannot simply decide to evict you, unless you are a month to month tenant and the landlord gives you 30 days notice, or unless a written lease specifically lets the landlord evict under certain circumstances; otherwise, there has to be good cause.
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