Tip #1 -- know this type of thing PRIOR to becoming a landlord.  Eviction is a legal process.  Landlord/Tenant laws vary from state-to-state, and local jurisdiction to local jurisdiction.  Know what they are PRIOR to the "what if" scenario.  Forewarned is forearmed!   Some tenants know more about landlord/tenant law than the landlord and can play them like a fiddle.  

Hope you are not a landlord in the District of Columbia!

      Post the statutory notice(s) immediately.  Every day you wait is another day for that Tenant to remain in the property.

Follow the laws in your state about the process

It may seem backwards, but find a good lawyer who deals in tenant issues and have them spend a half hour telling you stories about how they caught the landlords and won the case.  You might also ask the lawyer about landlords they respect and why.  These two things might really help you one day...if you have found a good lawyer.

Document everything and observe all timeframes. No grace periods. Treat everyone exactly the same. Hire professionals to handle the official stuff.

If they are late, give them the 3 day notice right away. Don't even waste a minute. 

Our property manager does this, and he follows the laws in our state. 

document, document, document and offer that if they leave w/o being evicted you will not sue them. 

I have not had to do that so I would be winging it

Make sure you are consistent in following lease due dates.  If rent is due on first and not paid on time, letter goes out, etc..5 day notices...NO exeptions.  Many times the first time the eviction notice is put on the door you do not have a problem again.  However, for those you do have issue with, follow local laws on notices, etc.  The sooner you act, the better for you . Can be a nightmare!  Good luck! Document, document...

Follow the letter of your local law.  If not, you better believe your tenant will win, they too know the laws.

That is correct. . .  know your landlord tennant laws.  I issue a three day notice if I have not received the rent by the 7th of the month if I have not heard from the tennant as to why they are late with the rent.  The tennants have until the 5th of the month to pay rent, after that there is a late fee.  The faster you can serve that notice to vacate the better condition the property will be in and the faster you can get the tennants to pay up or move out!!

• When it is time, dont hesitate, second chances just lead into third chances and more money lost.
• Learn the laws and follow them well.

I made sure the tenant wasn't home when I removed the front door!!! can't do that anymore....but

The best advice to avoid eviction is make better choices and checks when chosing a tenant. If you do have to evict, know and understand the laws in your state, and if not get a alwyer to do it

In California you best know the laws and since that is not my specialty, I would have a good eviction attorney's contact information.  

I'm not a landlord, but I have numerous investor clients who are... the most important thing is to follow the laws of your local jurisdiction if you get into an eviction situation. And these can vary greatly from one to another.

Follow the eviction regulations in your community and the terms of the lease.

Let the customer service begin and the law launched. I am here to help

Don't listen to excuses and false promises. Rent is due on the first and late on the second. We file eviction on the 5th and by the 10th they should bring in a cashiers check only since a personal check may well bounce and probably will. In Oklahoma a court hearing is on the 2 weeks from filing or less and if they do not move then the sheriff comes one week from court date to change the locks, but remember laws about personal possessions if left.

Follow the terms of the lease, both parties must adhere to it. Give constructive notice immediately. It's your business and their residence with no room  for error in between. Time is money Dan!

Have an attorney who specializes in evictions on speed dial.  I do, it's great!

Dan Carpenter Know the legal process before becoming a landlord.

See Carla Muss-Jacobs, Principal Broker (503) 810-7192 comment.  Then check Utah laws.

When I was a landlord, the only route to take is the written word for remedies in the valid lease agreement.

Carla Muss-Jacobs, Principal Broker (503) 810-7192 has this one for you.

Consult a good eviction attorney for local advice!

I would advise to have your paperwork in order to evict the tenant.

Follow the relevant laws in your jurisdiction.

Think beehives!!