On what grounds can a tenant be evicted?
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On what grounds can a tenant be evicted?
A call to the city inspector by another in my living unit had me taken into the rental office. I was told they were not allowed the right to do that even if I asked. I was also told I had the choice of leaving in 30 days or they would serve a 30 day notice for me to leave. Is this at all legal?
Asked on August 6, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Arkansas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
A tenant may be evicted:
1) for nonpayment of rent
2) for habitual late payment or rent
3) for deliberately or intentionally damaging the landlord's property
4) for continuing to disturb the "peaceful enjoyment" of other tenants, after a warning to stop doing so
5) for violating terms of the lease, after warning to stop
6) on 30 days notice if there is no written lease--i.e. with an oral or verbal lease, the landlord can provide 30 days notice at any time
7) in public housing, for drugs or criminal activity
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