Evictions are when landlords want someone out of a rental property. Often it is because the renter has failed to pay any late fees or other bills in addition to rent. Typically, the most common reason for an eviction is for not paying rent on time. There can be several reasons for eviction; however, that goes beyond not paying rent and other fees agreed to in their rental or lease agreement. These can include causing disturbances and nuisances for other tenants, degrading the living conditions of others by accumulating waste on the property, or criminal activity like selling drugs. This can be legally bound with the type of rental or lease agreement you have with the tenant or if the property is under rent control. If the situation is pretty straightforward, you can pursue a summary eviction. A summary eviction process is a civil law procedure that goes through a much quicker justice court process as it does not involve going to trial. The tenant will have the opportunity to defend themselves, but if the court finds in favor of the landlord, the tenant will be ordered to leave and the sheriff will enforce this order. If you need to evict a tenant for something more serious or there are complications with the lease agreement, you should pursue a standard eviction. This involves going to court and having your case heard and judged by a judge who will make the final decision on what happens with the tenant.