Eviction
In short
The legal process where a landlord removes a tenant from a rental property. It can also involve removing people from premises after a mortgage foreclosure.
In plain words
A landlord uses a legal route to make a tenant leave their home. This usually happens if rent is not paid or if the rental agreement is broken. It is not something a landlord can simply do by changing the locks without following the law.
A simple example
A tenant stops paying their monthly rent for three months. The landlord goes to court to get a formal order to remove the tenant and reclaim the flat.
Why it matters
It protects the rights of both owners and renters. It ensures that people cannot be thrown out onto the street without a fair legal process.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse it with trespassing, which is when someone enters a property without any legal right or permission.