Eviction process by state
Every state runs evictions differently: the notice you must serve, how long the tenant has to respond, which court hears the case and how the judgment is enforced. Pick your state for a landlord-focused outline, then find an attorney who handles evictions there.
Compare all states side by side: court, nonpayment notice, answer deadline, appeal deadline and just-cause rules in one chart.
Landlord-friendly states map: every state scored on notice, time to court, just cause and rent control.
- Alabama6
- Alaska9
- Arizona23
- Arkansas17
- California64
- Colorado21
- Connecticut76
- Delaware3
- District of Columbia7
- Florida76
- Georgia18
- Hawaii12
- Idaho13
- Illinois34
- Indiana25
- Iowa15
- Kansas12
- Kentucky16
- Louisiana16
- Maine6
- Maryland15
- Massachusetts102
- Michigan13
- Minnesota3
- Mississippi18
- Missouri26
- Montana13
- Nebraska15
- Nevada18
- New Hampshire5
- New Jersey31
- New Mexico5
- New York43
- North Carolina29
- North Dakota15
- Ohio23
- Oklahoma14
- Oregon20
- Pennsylvania46
- Rhode Island31
- South Carolina6
- South Dakota12
- Tennessee28
- Texas45
- Utah7
- Vermont11
- Virginia14
- Washington27
- West Virginia4
- Wisconsin16
- Wyoming9
These outlines are general information, not legal advice. Statutes and local rules change; confirm current requirements with a licensed attorney in your state.