Actual Eviction is the legal process by which a landlord removes a tenant from rental property.
Dispossess proceedings refer to the legal process initiated by a landlord to remove a tenant from a rental property and regain possession, typically due to non-payment of rent or violation of lease terms.
Eviction is a legal process initiated by a lessor (landlord) to regain possession of their property from a tenant who has violated the lease agreement.
A holdover tenant is a tenant who remains in possession of leased property after the expiration of the lease term. Depending on the circumstances, the landlord may either evict the tenant or allow them to stay on a month-to-month basis.
A Notice to Quit is a formal, written notification issued to a tenant to vacate rented property by a specified date. It is commonly used by landlords when the lease expires or the tenant violates the rental agreement.
Partial eviction occurs when a tenant is deprived of a portion of the leased property, often resulting in a reduced rent or relocated space within the property.
Self-help refers to the efforts of a landlord to cure a default on the lease without aid of legal proceedings, which is generally not permitted as a legitimate substitute for a legal eviction.
Squatter’s rights refer to the legal allowance to use the property of another in the absence of an attempt by the owner to force eviction. Over time, this right may eventually be converted to title to the property through adverse possession, if recognized by state law. It does not apply to publicly owned property.
Summary possession, often referred to as summary eviction, is a legal process by which a landlord can quickly evict a tenant for reasons such as non-payment of rent, violating lease terms, or other grounds stipulated by rental agreements or local laws. This process is typically expedited to address violations that need immediate resolution.
