If a tenant breaches a tenancy agreement it is possible that their landlord will try and evict them from the property. The sort of breaches of tenancy which result in a landlord seeking a court order for possession include: Damage to the property (eg broken windows)

What rights do leaseholders have?

Leasehold ownership of a flat is simply a long tenancy, the right to occupation and use of the flat for a long period – the ‘term’ of the lease. Furthermore under right to manage (see below), the lessees may not own the freehold but are able to manage the building as if they were the landlord.

How long do you have to move out after eviction in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, the Writ of Ejectment allows the county sheriff to remove the renter forcibly. Once issued, the renter will have five days to vacate the premises.

What happens if a court does not issue a default judgment?

Without this “Answer” the court will enter a judgment against the person being sued. This is called a default judgment. When the court “strikes” pleadings, the Court essentially erases the “Answer” and the result is the same as being in default.

What happens when a tenant defaults on a lease?

Tenant problems and defaults are inevitable challenges for successful commercial and industrial landlords and property managers. A bad tenant situation can be a potentially expensive problem and the ultimate outcome ― eviction ― is a potential minefield for the unwary landlord.

When do I get a summons for default?

A summons is issued in the event the debt is not settled or an arrangement not entered into between the Consumer and Credit Provider.

What happens if you do not respond to a lawsuit?

If you ignore the lawsuit, then your creditor can get what is called a default judgment. Once your creditor has a default judgment because you did not respond to the lawsuit, or a judgment because the lawsuit was successful, they can ask the court for a wage garnishment order or a bank account levy.