On the subject of eviction, many landlords may be hesitant to take on the eviction process and the court hearing that may follow, but removing tenants without abiding by the eviction process can actually still lead to court by means of constructive eviction, a charge that can be filed against the landlord. More specifically, constructive eviction is a charge that can be placed on landlords that use illegal or unethical methods to evict tenants from property. There is only one method that can be used to evict tenants from property, and anything else, including changing locks, shutting down utilities, or threatening tenants, is considered illegal. For tenants that think they be experiencing constructive eviction, a claim can usually be filed with a local court. Before making a claim, the tenant should have already moved from the property. However, tenants should acquire documentation of the illegal actions before leaving the property. Documentation such as photographs, written threats from the landlord, or even a report from a professional inspector can be very useful in court.