If a tenant fails to make payments or does anything else in violation of the lease, they open the possibility to be evicted at the mercy of their landlord. Eviction is the process used to forcefully remove tenants from property After receiving a notice that you are being evicted, tenants are given a specified time where they must either vacate the premises or come to an agreement with the landlord. If nether of these are fulfilled, the legal portion of being evicted will begin. For tenants that have already begun this process, there are steps that can be taken for tenants to evade being evicted in court. If a tenant plans to move but hasn't found a new residence, he/she can speak with a landlord and request additional time before court action begins. In other circumstances, such as failed payment, landlords may also be willing to settle rather than actually going to court. To fight the eviction in court, tenants should contact a lawyer for representation.