If a tenant violates the terms of the lease, the landlord has the right to evict. However, eviction is not as simple as many people think - changing locks,threating tenants, and turning off power all seem like easy methods of eviction, but are all illegal as well. Legally evicting tenant requires that the landlord follow the court eviction procedures. These eviction procedures consist of three basic steps:identifying a reason for eviction, issuing a notice, and filing in court. A reason for eviction can include one of several violations, ranging from a discrepancy with a pet policy to having an illegal business on the property. After a valid reason is found, an eviction notice must be created. Of the three steps, the final step, which takes place in court, is usually the most overwhelming part of eviction procedures. It is during this step that both parties must appear in court for a hearing regarding the eviction.