Landlords often hesitate in preparing and serving eviction notices because they are concerned about possible complications. There are some instances in which tenants should expect eviction notices, and fully cooperate with its terms.
The Lease Is Expiring
When a tenant signs a lease, he is agreeing to the landlord’s terms. Part of this is the length of time the tenant can occupy the residence. Although a landlord may offer a second lease when the initial lease expires, a tenant who is asked to leave is required to do so.
A notice for lease expiration must provide the tenant with certain information. Some examples include the date a tenant must move out of the residence, and when he must remove his personal possessions. The landlord must provide an ample amount of time for a tenant to make other arrangements. In most places, this time is 30 days.
A Tenant Violates His Lease
Although landlords often tolerate minor mistakes and problems, extreme or persistent lease violations are cause for eviction.
One example is a tenant who does not pay his rent. If he is consistently irresponsible with rent payments, the landlord is within his rights to tell him to move out.
Other common examples include actions or behaviours that place other tenants or the property in jeopardy. Illegal drug use or other criminal behaviours, vandalizing the property, and excessive noise are in this category.
The best way for tenants and landlords to avoid eviction notices is for every tenant to thoroughly read a lease agreement, ask questions if he has any questions, and fully understand his responsibilities before he signs the lease.
Both tenants and landlords have rights and responsibilities. Tenants who do not take their responsibilities seriously should not be surprised when they receive notices to move out.
Notices Should Be Prepared By An Attorney
Landlords can protect themselves from unnecessary lawsuits by having a lawyer prepare the notices. The document will have all of the relevant information and facts, and there will be no errors. All it would take is one mistake for the notice to be invalid.
Landlords generally do not like to forcibly remove tenants from their homes. However, landlords need to protect themselves when tenants do not want to leave at the end of their lease terms, and from tenants who do not pay rent or habitually break the rules.
In these instances, eviction notices can prevent unpleasant situations. Requiring a tenant to move can be easier and without conflict.
