Summary Eviction
/ˈsʌməri ɪˈvɪkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal process allowing a landlord to quickly remove a tenant without a full trial, typically based on nonpayment of rent or lease violations.
The landlord filed a summary eviction to regain possession of the property after the tenant failed to pay rent.
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- summary eviction
- summary evictions
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Commentary
Summary evictions expedite tenant removal, emphasizing procedural efficiency over extensive factual hearings; jurisdictions vary in required notices and timelines.
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