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The legal art of turning a home back into a vacancy.
means The court-backed process by which a landlord removes a tenant and reclaims the property.
from From Latin evincere, to conquer or vanquish — literally a landlord defeating a tenant's claim to stay.
Paperwork firstSelf-help lockouts are illegal almost everywhere.
Notice requiredMost jurisdictions demand written warning before filing.
Public recordAn eviction can haunt future rental applications for years.