The non-waiver clause in your lease may help you, but the doctrine of laches may hurt you in court!
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A tenant preventing you from entering the property is a violation of the lease.
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If the property is 100% uninhabitable due to storm damage, you must pay your tenant back the remaining rent for the month.
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Make sure to wait an extra day to sue a tenant after sending a notice to vacate.
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Make sure you file for eviction in the right precinct!
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The sheriff/constable will be the one to take care of the physical removal of tenants.
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Consider the state of the market before filing for eviction.
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Despite it not being a requirement in some states, coordinating your inspections with your tenant isn’t always a bad idea.
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You can end your lease early if your property becomes uninhabitable.
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Listing all the people in possession of the property in the lawsuit is an absolute must!
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If you can’t convince the court that your case is serious, they may not side with you!
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The county is the one who enforces writ of possessions.
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