An eviction is a legal process that starts with an official termination of a lease by a landlord. Landlords are required to give proper notice of termination, which can be anywhere from 7 to 30 days depending on the state. If the tenant does not vacate, a hearing will be held in a local eviction court and a judgment handed down.
In a case where the eviction is found to have sufficient legal backing, the tenant will be notified of the official eviction date, which is when they must vacate by. Also notified will be the sheriff, who will help facilitate eviction paperwork and ensure that the tenant has left the property on or before the assigned date.