As a homeowner of a townhouse what federal statues allow me to evict my neighbor?

Answer by  patti (29325)

Landlord-tenant matters are not governed by federal statutes. If a tenant has not paid the rent, you may file for eviction through the court. The tenant will be notified and a sheriff will assist you if need be. Other violations of the law can allow you to terminate the lease and notify the tenant accordingly.

Answer by  Dean (4035)

If you own the property where the neighbor lives, and the neighbor is in violation of the lease, you may move to evict. Call the office of the county prosecutor for details on how to proceed to get a Sheriff's Notice to Quit. Each state has a specific procedure for eviction.

Answer by  Ron27 (465)

There are no federal statutes regarding property rights. Under the Constitution of the United States of America, only certain powers are granted to the federal government. All powers not specifically mentioned by the constitutions (or its amendments) are retained by the states. All property and real estate law is in control of individual states.

Answer by  Zaka (2315)

Homicide. If the neighbor in question has killed someone and is convicted in a court of law, he will simply be arrested and thereby reside in jail.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

If you are the owner of the residence and they are the renter, you can evict them for non-payment of rent.

Answer by  helol25 (680)

You can't really evict your neighbor unless he is doing something really bad like drug dealing or playing loud music all of the time or suspicious activity.