judgment of eviction

[/ˈdʒʌdʒmənt əv ɪˈvɪkʃən/]
nounpl: judgments of eviction
sentença de despejo
1. A court order issued by a judge authorizing the removal of a tenant or occupant from a rental property due to non-payment of rent, lease violation, or other contractual breaches
The landlord obtained a judgment of eviction after the tenant failed to pay rent for three consecutive months.
O proprietário obteve uma sentença de despejo após o inquilino não pagar o aluguel por três meses consecutivos.
2. A legal decision that grants possession of a property back to the owner and requires the occupant to vacate the premises
The judgment of eviction was issued by the district court and became effective after a 30-day appeal period.
A sentença de despejo foi proferida pela vara de família e se tornou efetiva após o período de 30 dias para recurso.
In Brazil, eviction proceedings are handled through the civil court system and follow specific procedural requirements. The process typically involves formal notice, a court hearing, and opportunity for appeal. In the United States, eviction laws vary significantly by state and locality, with some jurisdictions offering stronger tenant protections. The judgment of eviction is a critical legal document that protects property owners' rights while maintaining due process protections for tenants.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
eviction ordereviction decreecourt order for evictionjudgment for possessioneviction judgment
Antonyms / Antônimos
judgment in favor of tenantlease renewaltenancy confirmation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sentença de despejo
standard legal terminology used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
sentença de despejo
used in formal legal proceedings in São Paulo courts
Rio de Janeiro
sentença de despejo
standard usage in Rio de Janeiro's judicial system
Portugal
sentença de despejo or acórdão de despejo
Portuguese legal terminology may vary slightly; 'acórdão' used for appellate decisions

Related Words

eviction noticeunlawful detainersummary ejectmenttenantlandlordlease violationnon-payment of rentcourt order

Related Idioms & Phrases

to serve an eviction notice
to obtain a judgment of eviction
to enforce an eviction judgment
vacate premises following judgment of eviction
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