A landlord must have a legally sufficient reason to evict a tenant. These include:
If it is the end of the lease period and the landlord does not wish to renew.
If the tenant violates a term or terms in their lease, which includes not paying rent.
If the tenant is conducting illegal activity in the property.
If the tenant causes extensive property damage.
If a landlord tries to evict a tenant for a non-legally sufficient reason, the judge will deny the eviction when the case goes to its hearing.