It is illegal in almost every state for a landlord to retaliate against a tenant for asserting their legal rights. This is known as a retaliatory action. Under most landlord retaliation statutes, a landlord can't evict, harass, or raise the rent of ...

Not every tenant has an ideal relationship with their landlord, or vice versa. If a landlord wants to evict a tenant, but a tenant does not want to leave, a restraining order may allow either party to prevent or facilitate ...

An unlawful detainer is a legal way for a landlord to evict a tenant. It requires a special court process and can move quickly through the court system. Unlawful detainer cases are often used if one of the following occurs: ...

Many Americans face eviction every year. While dealing with the prospect of losing your home is never easy, you aren't alone. Local laws provide protections for tenants such as a notice requirement, the possibility of paying partial rent, and more. ...

As much as landlords may wish differently, one cannot simply kick an unruly tenant out of his or her apartment. A tenant's apartment is her home, after all, and states have specific procedures in place in order to protect a ...

At various times during the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government, states, and cities have implemented eviction moratoriums. Even where there isn't a ban in place, most courts across the United States have postponed hearings on non-essential matters—including hearings on eviction and landlord-tenant matters. ...

A landlord cannot begin an eviction lawsuit without first legally terminating the tenancy. To legally terminate a tenancy, the landlord must give the tenant written notice, as specified in the state's termination statute. If the tenant doesn't move (or fix ...

Eviction of tenant 17. (1) After the commencement of this Act, no tenant, whether before or after the termination of his tenancy, shall be evicted from the building in his possession or occupation in execution of a decree passed after ...

Division 3 Increase in Probability of Insured Risk  443. Notification of increase in probability of insured risk A policyholder shall immediately notify the insurer of an increase in the probability of the insured risk, unless the increase in the probability ...

Division 2 Entry into Contract  428. Information to be disclosed to persons wishing to enter into insurance contracts (1) An insurer shall ensure that a natural person who wishes to enter into an insurance contract is provided, prior to entering ...