10 Common Mistakes Landlords Make During the Eviction Process

As a landlord, evicting a tenant is never an easy decision. Whether it’s due to non-payment of rent or violation of lease terms, the eviction process can be complicated and time-consuming. Even if you’ve followed all the legal procedures, mistakes can still happen that can jeopardize the success of the eviction process. In this blog post, we’ll discuss ten common mistakes that landlords make during the eviction process, and how to avoid them. #1 Failing to provide proper notice One of the most common mistakes landlords make is failing to provide proper notice to tenants before initiating the eviction process . Depending on your state, you may be required to provide written notice to the tenant a certain number of days in advance of the eviction process. Failure to provide the required notice can result in the eviction case being thrown out of court. #2 Trying to carry out a "self-help" eviction Another common mistake landlords make is attempting to carry out a "self-help...