Legal Definitions - wrongful-eviction action

A wrongful-eviction action is a type of lawsuit that a former tenant or possessor of real property can bring against someone who has illegally removed them from the property. The lawsuit alleges that the eviction was illegal and seeks compensation for damages caused by the eviction.

• If a landlord changes the locks on a tenant's apartment without giving proper notice or obtaining a court order, the tenant can bring a wrongful-eviction action against the landlord.
• If a property owner uses force or threats to remove a squatter from their property without going through the proper legal channels, the squatter can bring a wrongful-eviction action against the property owner.

These examples illustrate how a wrongful-eviction action can be brought against someone who has illegally removed someone else from their property without following the proper legal procedures.