Evicting Defaulting Tenants—Proceed with Caution!

In some states, landlords are legally permitted to change the locks and remove their non-paying tenants’ belongings without court intervention, but in other states, landlords must obtain a judgment before they can evict. Read this article to learn more about the appropriate steps landlords should take in tenant defaults.

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