Reasons for eviction can vary. But, in all cases it is because of a violation to your lease. The best thing to do is to read over the lease very carefully before signing it so you understand the rules and regulations to your rental property.

Just because you now pay rent for a space does not mean that space is yours to do with as you choose. You have an agreement (lease) with the landlord to follow rules and regulations that they have put together to protect both you as the tenant and themselves.

In the event that you break these rules, the landlord has the right to do a few different things. They could serve you a 7 day notice where you have 7 days to "fix" the problem or your lease will be terminated on the seventh day. Your landlord could also evict you sooner if the problem is a more serious one.

TOP 10 WAYS TO BE A GOOD TENANT:

10. No pets unless stated in your lease.

9. Always lock your doors when gone.

8. Report maintenance issues as they happen.

7. Talk to your landlord if you have problems.

6. Pay your utilities on time and in full.

5. If you're a smoker, smoke outside where marked.

4. Do not draw attention to yourself IF you're doing something you shouldn't.

3. Keep noise levels low after 10 PM.

2. Keep your apartment clean!

1. Pay rent on time!