evict
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But from 1 May, a landlord deciding to evict a tenant must have a valid legal reason to do so.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
During their time in the Borders, they said they were reclaiming land stolen from their ancestors 400 years ago and refused to recognise the powers of the courts to evict them.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Rights groups have been critical of some of Balen’s measures, saying they hurt the poor, such as clearing away street vendors from sidewalks and attempting to evict unauthorized settlements from public lands.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
“Mr. Glover was essentially trying to evict Jane Doe from his home without notice or warning of any kind,” according to the lawsuit.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
Good thing I’d bought kerosene; I could soak Jim’s hat in it and evict all the bedbug roomers.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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