• Landlords can evict tenants who miss rent payments.50's apartment #1 image by Aaron Kohr from Fotolia.com
  
  The law protects the landlord and the tenant when both parties enter into a rental agreement. Tenants have the right to legal use of the property for the term of the lease. Landlords have the right to make sure the property is cared for, other tenants are safe and the rent payments are made. Each state has its own laws regarding evictions.
  
  

Pay Rent

• The most common reason for eviction is nonpayment of rent. Although it varies by state, landlords can usually evict tenants if they are 90 days late with the rent. The landlord can keep the security and cleaning deposits in situations like this. Paying the rent on time each month will help the tenant avoid eviction. If you do not have the money to pay the rent, let the landlord know as soon as possible so you can make other arrangements.
  
  

Be Neat

• Landlords have the right to evict destructive tenants. If they observe tenants mistreating the property or damaging the property, they can evict them. Being respectful of the property and the rental unit means that a landlord is less likely to evict you for willfully damaging the property.
  
  While landlords need the tenant's permission to enter the apartment, if they have reason to believe that the tenant is destroying the property, they can get a court order that will allow them the legal right to inspect the property. Keeping the apartment or office in good condition will remove any suspicion that the apartment is being damaged.
  
  

Follow Pet Rules

• Checking with a landlord about the pet policy is a good idea before adopting a new pet. Some properties have pet restrictions by breed, weight, type and number of pets that can be housed in an apartment. Letting a pet run on the property without being leashed may also be cause to start the eviction process.
  
  Even if pets are allowed, nuisance pets like dogs who bark constantly may cause many complaints from others. The landlord may ask the tenant to remedy the situation by controlling the pet or getting rid of it altogether.
  
  

Move Out on Time

• If the tenant stays on after the lease has expired and the landlord will not renew it, even month to month, the landlord has reason to evict a tenant. Moving out on time will avoid an eviction.