Evict

usgb/ɪˈvɪkt/
verb

To force someone to leave a place, especially a house or apartment, usually due to breaking rules or not paying rent.

The landlord had to evict the tenant because she hadn't paid rent for three months.
Visual representation of "evict" - To force someone to leave a place, especially a house or apartment, usually due to breaking rules or not paying rent.

Often appears as...

  • evict a tenant
  • court order to evict
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Legal Consequence

Evicting someone often involves legal processes and is not done casually.

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The eviction cannot proceed without a court order.
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Negative Experience

Eviction is usually a distressing and stigmatized experience for the person affected.

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After being evicted, she struggled to find a new apartment.
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Last Resort

Landlords typically evict tenants as a last resort, often due to repeated violations.

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He warned the tenant several times before deciding to evict.
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