Eviction rights are the rights given to the landlord and tenant that apply during eviction, as defined by the landlord tenant statute of the state where property is located. For the landlord, the right to evict is a right in itself. The right to evict protects landlords from tenants who abuse the terms that are set in the lease. Without landlords being able to legally remove those who violate the lease, tenants could be able to live in the home without rent payments and other requirements, creating a financially damaging situation for the landlord. However, the eviction process can be equally problematic for tenants, and as a result, there are rights designed to protect their interests as well. Eviction rights not only require that there is clear violation of lease for eviction to occur, it also requires a legal process ending in a court hearing to protect tenants from unethical landlords that may try to abuse their power.