Free Eviction Guides

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For Landlords

The eviction process typically takes 2 weeks to 6 months depending on your state. Fast-track states like Florida or Texa...

A valid eviction notice must include specific information to be legally enforceable. Missing even one required element c...

If a tenant refuses to leave after receiving a court-ordered eviction, you must follow the legal process to remove them....

Self-help eviction is when a landlord tries to force out a tenant without going through the legal court process. This in...

Federal COVID eviction protections ended in 2021, but several states and cities enacted permanent or extended protection...

For Tenants

The eviction process typically takes 2 weeks to 6 months depending on your state. Fast-track states like Florida or Texa...

Yes, you can be evicted without a written lease. If you pay rent monthly, you're likely considered a month-to-month tena...

An eviction can stay on your record for 7 years under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and court records may be permanent ...

You have the right to fight an eviction in court — and many tenants win on procedural grounds alone. Common defenses inc...

Eviction expungement seals or removes the court record so it no longer appears in background checks. Eligibility varies ...

Self-help eviction is when a landlord tries to force out a tenant without going through the legal court process. This in...

Federal COVID eviction protections ended in 2021, but several states and cities enacted permanent or extended protection...

Yes, but it's harder. Many landlords run tenant screening reports and may reject applicants with eviction history. The k...