Understanding Eviction Notices: Lease Violation Because of a Guest
A landlord can make rules about guests in the lease. They can also ban an individual. So, if the guest or tenant breaks the lease or ban list, then the landlord might start the eviction process.
Here are some examples of breaking these rules:
- A guest causes damage to the unit, common areas, or grounds beyond normal wear and tear.
- A guest steals another tenant’s property.
- A guest harasses another tenant and is banned from returning, but the tenant still lets them come over.
- A guest stays overnight for longer than the lease allows.
But, a landlord can’t just kick out a tenant for a guest violation. First, the landlord must give the tenant a warning called a “10-day notice.” This notice allows the tenant to fix the problem within 10 days. If the tenant continues breaking guest policy, then the landlord may file an eviction case.
To read more about what to do if you’ve received a 10-day notice for a lease violation, click here.
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