evict
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On the few occasions when Trading Standards can shut a business permanently, it's generally by working with landlords, who evict tenants.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Durazo has authored successful legislation in Sacramento to close loopholes that make it easier for landlords to evict tenants and introduced legislation to create a tax credit for businesses that hire homeless people.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
This often isn’t enough time to recoup investment, and investors would have to evict renters to sell the homes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
In 2023, the owners of the massive 712-unit Westside complex attempted to evict every single resident in order to install fire sprinklers and safety upgrades.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
“Paine, you didn’t need to escape. They were getting ready to evict you.”
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
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