Which legal action is commonly required to evict a tenant?

The commonly required legal action to evict a tenant is an unlawful detainer action. This type of legal proceeding is specifically designed to recover possession of a rental property when a tenant fails to fulfill their lease obligations, such as not paying rent or violating other terms of the lease. An unlawful detainer action allows the landlord to seek a court order that formally evicts the tenant from the premises, thereby restoring possession to the landlord.

This legal process ensures that the eviction happens in a manner that respects the tenant's legal rights while allowing landlords to regain control of their property. The unlawful detainer action typically involves providing the tenant with notice of the eviction and allowing them an opportunity to respond before the court makes a determination.

Other options such as a default judgment pertain to situations where a party fails to respond to legal proceedings, but they don't specifically initiate the eviction process. A settlement agreement is a resolution between parties that usually avoids court involvement, and a transfer of interest generally pertains to transferring ownership rights rather than eviction.