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Eviction laws by state: the landlord’s guide

Notice requirements, court procedure, honest timelines, and actual costs, written and maintained by a law firm, not a content farm. We currently publish guides for the states where our attorneys are licensed: Texas, California, and Washington.

Three guides, kept current

Pick your state

Texas

Updated 2026-08-05 · Justice of the Peace Court

The full guide · The notice step · Court costs by county

California

Updated 2026-08-05 · Superior Court

The full guide · The notice step · Court costs by county

Washington

Updated 2026-08-05 · Superior Court

The full guide · The notice step · Court costs by county

These guides are general legal information, not legal advice, and do not create an attorney–client relationship. Laws and local rules change; consult a licensed attorney in your state before acting on any eviction matter.

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