{"id":14338,"date":"2018-06-20T07:28:20","date_gmt":"2018-06-20T07:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/tenant-eviction-checklist\/"},"modified":"2024-02-28T21:18:21","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T21:18:21","slug":"tenant-eviction-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/tenant-eviction-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Tenant Eviction Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Introduction:<\/h2>\n
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The eviction process<\/a> can take as long as 3-4 weeks<\/strong> to complete and costs property managers an average of<\/strong> $3,500<\/strong> (up to $10,000). <\/p>\n

Evicting a troublesome tenant is never an appealing decision to make<\/strong> nor a pleasant process to go through. It is expensive, time-consuming and stressful.<\/p>\n

If at all possible, it should be avoided<\/strong> by reasoning with the tenant and resolving the situation before legal proceedings. Unfortunately, this is not always realistic, in which case there is no other option<\/strong> but to move forward with the eviction. <\/p>\n

Having a clear tenant eviction process<\/strong> helps landlords and property managers ensure they are handling the situation in the most effective way possible while remaining in compliance with state laws.<\/a><\/p>\n

Run this checklist<\/strong> every time you need to navigate the difficult path of tenant eviction and evaluate your screening process <\/a>to minimize the risk of future evictions.<\/p>\n

This template applies only to US eviction laws.<\/strong> If you are outside the US, be sure to review the country's own laws regarding tenant eviction.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Preparation:<\/h2>\n
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\"Before anything else, preparation is the key to success\"<\/em>
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- Alexander Graham Bell<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Record tenant details<\/h2>\n
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