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52+ Items Ensuring You Never Miss a Critical Step

Two comprehensive checklists — per-property and portfolio-wide — guide you through every phase of the eviction process with expert tips, progress tracking, and cycle management.

Overall Progress

20/52 items (38%)

52+ Items Across 7 Phases

Each phase tracks every required step with expert tips and progress indicators.

Pre-Eviction

8/8 items (100%)
Document all lease violations with dates and evidence
Photograph current property condition before serving notice
Review lease terms for notice requirements and cure periods
Send informal written warning or demand letter to tenant
Attempt to negotiate resolution (payment plan, cure, cash-for-keys)
Consult with a local landlord-tenant attorney
Check local rent control or just-cause eviction ordinances
Verify no active moratorium, rent subsidy, or special tenant protections apply

Notice Period

7/9 items (78%)
Determine correct notice type for your state and reason
Prepare written notice with all legally required content
Include all legally required notice content for your state
Confirm your state's delivery method requirements
Serve notice using a legally acceptable method
Document proof of service (date, time, method, witness)
Retain a copy of the notice for your records
Wait the full notice period before proceeding to filing
Verify tenant has not cured the violation within the notice period

Court Filing

5/8 items (63%)

Court Hearing

0/7 items (0%)

Judgment & Writ

0/6 items (0%)

Possession & Lockout

0/7 items (0%)

Post-Eviction

0/9 items (0%)

General Eviction Preparedness

A portfolio-wide checklist to ensure you are ready before an eviction situation arises.

Legal Preparedness

4/6 items (67%)

Attorney on file, state laws reviewed, notice templates prepared, court procedures understood, moratorium tracking.

Documentation Systems

3/5 items (60%)

Rent payment tracking, communication logs, move-in condition reports, lease filing system, violation documentation.

Financial Planning

2/5 items (40%)

Eviction reserve fund, attorney retainer, court cost budgets, vacancy loss projections, insurance coverage review.

Prevention Strategies

1/5 items (20%)

Tenant screening criteria, lease clause reviews, communication protocols, early intervention procedures, mediation resources.

Track Multiple Eviction Rounds

Cycle management lets you track repeat evictions on the same property without losing history.

Current Cycle: #3

Active

Started January 15, 2026

Progress 20/52 items (38%)
Cycle #2
Completed Sep 20, 2025 85%
Cycle #1
Completed Mar 10, 2025 100%

When a property has multiple evictions over time, cycle management preserves the full history. Start a new cycle, and the checklist resets while prior cycles remain accessible for reference. Each cycle tracks its own completion percentage and timeline.

Expert Tips on Every Item

Each checklist item includes guidance on why it matters and exactly how to do it.

Why It Matters

Every item explains the consequences of skipping it. For example: serving the wrong notice type can get your case dismissed, costing 30–90 additional days of lost rent.

How to Do It

Step-by-step instructions for completing each item, including what documents to prepare, who to contact, and how to organize your evidence for court.

Attorney Warnings

Items with legal complexity are flagged with attorney warnings, reminding you to consult a professional for state-specific requirements before proceeding.

AI Research Prompts

Every item includes a one-click AI research prompt so you can instantly get deeper guidance on that specific step from ChatGPT, Claude, or any AI assistant.

One Missed Step Can Delay Your Eviction by Months

52+ checklist items across 7 phases. Expert tips on every item. Cycle management for repeat evictions.