Can a tenant be evicted for minor accidental damage?

Eviction for property damage is usually reserved for deliberate acts or gross negligence that endanger the safety of the property. Minor accidental damage that does not affect the structural integrity or safety of the building is typically handled t…

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Eviction for property damage is usually reserved for deliberate acts or gross negligence that endanger the safety of the property. Minor accidental damage that does not affect the structural integrity or safety of the building is typically handled through the security deposit rather than eviction. At the end of the lease, the tenant must return the property in the same condition, and the landlord can deduct repair costs for such minor damages from the deposit before refunding the balance.

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