What can the landlord do if the tenant refuses to leave the premises after the expiry of the lease?
Full Question:
My tenant refuses to leave the house and it’s really annoying. The lease has already ended but he seems to be not interested in leaving the house. What can the landlord do if the tenant refuses to leave the premises after the expiry of the lease?
02/24/2017 |
Category: Landlord Ten... » Lease Termin... |
State: District Of Columbia |
#32804
Answer:
“Whenever a lease for any definite term shall expire, or any tenancy shall be terminated by notice as aforesaid, and the tenant shall fail or refuse to surrender possession of the leased premises, the landlord may bring an action of ejectment to recover possession in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.”