Workflow Templates: Eviction Process Checklist

Review Lease Agreement and Laws

Identify the specific lease violation or reason for eviction

Check the lease agreement for clauses relevant to the eviction process

Review state and local eviction laws to ensure compliance with notice periods and legal procedures

Serve Eviction Notice

Prepare the eviction notice, specifying the reason for eviction and the time frame to remedy the situation or vacate

Serve the eviction notice to the tenant through an approved method such as personal delivery, certified mail, or posting on the premises

Document the service of the eviction notice, including date, time, and method of delivery

Legal Proceedings

File an eviction lawsuit with the appropriate court if the tenant does not comply with the eviction notice

Serve the tenant with a summons to appear in court

Attend the court hearing and present evidence supporting the eviction, such as the lease agreement, the eviction notice, and any other relevant documents

Property Eviction Process

Schedule the eviction with the local sheriff's department if the court grants the eviction

Remove the tenant's belongings from the property if legally permitted and necessary

Change the locks and secure the property after the tenant has been evicted

Financial Considerations

Calculate any unpaid rent or damages owed by the tenant

Send an itemized bill to the tenant for any costs associated with the eviction

Consider reporting to credit bureaus or engaging a collection agency if the tenant does not pay the owed amounts

Post-Eviction Actions

Inspect the property for damages and document any issues

Perform necessary repairs or maintenance to restore the property to a rentable condition

Begin marketing the property to find a new tenant

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Eviction Process Checklist

Review Lease Agreement and Laws

Serve Eviction Notice

Legal Proceedings

Property Eviction Process

Financial Considerations

Post-Eviction Actions

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Template Library Home

Eviction Process Checklist

Review Lease Agreement and Laws

Serve Eviction Notice

Legal Proceedings

Property Eviction Process

Financial Considerations

Post-Eviction Actions

Use this template in Manifestly

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