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(801) 254-9450 (801) 254-9450 If you are a landlord who needs to evict a troublesome tenant, you can turn to the seasoned lawyers at Carr | Woodall. Our South Jordan evictions lawyers are well-versed in the state and federal laws governing the landlord-tenant relationship. We urge you to contact us so that we can remove the stress and burden from your shoulders and apply our experience and skill to your benefit. Reach out today.
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The first step to protect yourself is to prepare an adequate application and interview process. You must take caution to avoid discriminating or violating a potential tenant’s rights. The correct approach will help ensure that you have the highest probability of finding a responsible tenant.
Next, it is important to draft a detailed lease agreement. This is the governing document for all disputes you may have with your tenant. Furthermore, it helps the tenant understand what is expected of them.
Once there are grounds for an eviction—including the failure to pay rent—removing a tenant requires a three-step process that starts with serving the tenant notice of the proceedings.
Before the eviction process can begin, you need to provide notice to the tenant that they are at risk of being removed. This notice varies depending on the circumstances, but it generally explains how the tenant can comply with the lease and remain in the home.
If the tenant does not comply with the notice and make up for any missed rent payments, the next step is to file the complaint with the court and serve the summons, which formally notifies the tenant of the impending court proceedings. This step initiates the court action that can ultimately result in an eviction.
When the first two steps are successful, the court issues an order of restitution. This filing explains to the tenant that they must vacate the residence and remove all of their property in short order. If they fail to do so, a sheriff can forcibly remove them.
The order of restitution explains the timeline for being out of the property and any additional rights the tenant has to contest the enforcement of the order. You must serve this document to the tenant along with a form used to request an eviction challenge.
If you have questions about the eviction process, our South Jordan attorneys could explain the steps in greater detail.
While you may be tempted to evict a tenant without the help of legal counsel, this approach carries significant legal risks. You may face serious consequences if you make any effort to force a tenant out or remove them without a court order. This includes pressuring the tenant to leave without physically removing their possessions, including the following actions:
Taking on this challenge alone carries too much risk. Avoid legal liability by allowing our attorneys to handle your eviction process in South Jordan.
If you need help with evictions, our South Jordan evictions lawyers are here for you. We negotiate a flat fee to perform evictions on behalf of our landlord clients. Evictions follow an expedited process, and although we can never know how long it will take, it is common to complete the entire process within a week or two.
Whether you simply want guidance through your first eviction procedure or you prefer to have a law firm handle all of your evictions, we can take care of you. We are intimately familiar with the laws protecting landlords, and we are very successful at achieving fair outcomes. Contact us today.