The Legal Side of Evictions: Why Hiring a Licensed Process Server Matters
Let’s say you’ve reached your limit with a tenant. The rent’s late (again), the neighbors are complaining (again), and you’re thinking, “Okay, enough. Time to start the eviction process.” But here’s the thing: evictions aren’t as simple as handing over a sternly worded letter and changing the locks. In fact, doing it wrong can land you in a legal mess that’s way more frustrating than the tenant situation you’re trying to fix. That’s where a licensed process server comes in. Not your cousin Dave who’s “good with paperwork.” Not the neighbor who “knows a guy.” A licensed process server. And yes, that distinction really matters. Why You Can’t Just DIY an Eviction Notice You’d think you could just type up a “Get Out” letter, post it on the door, and be done. But the law has opinions. Strong ones. Each state, and often, each city or township within that state, has its own rules for what kind of eviction notice needs to be served, how it should be delivered, and who’s legally allowed to do the serving. Mess any of that up, and your case can get tossed out before you even set foot in court. Worse? You might have to start the whole process over. That’s weeks (sometimes months) of lost rent and continued stress because you didn’t follow
