Let’s be clear—having an eviction on your record is catastrophic for your future housing prospects. Many renters seem unaware of how damaging it is to force a landlord or property manager to evict them. The short-term gain of avoiding rent payment often overshadows the long-term consequences, but make no mistake—this is a grave error.
What Exactly Is an Eviction?
An eviction occurs when the courts legally force you out of a property. This process includes a court date while you still occupy the property, a ruling against you, and a mandatory vacate order, usually within 10 days.
It’s important to understand: we do not accept applications with past evictions, period. No excuses. We’re not unique in this stance; most corporate property managers and many private landlords follow the same policy.
Why Is This Policy So Strict?
Evictions are incredibly disruptive, costly, and time-consuming for landlords. They only happen when a tenant leaves no other option. If you can’t pay rent but leave voluntarily (often leading to a judgment), that’s one thing. But refusing to vacate and forcing a landlord to involve the courts? That’s another.
Landlords view an eviction as a massive red flag. It shows a willingness to ignore responsibilities and a disregard for the landlord’s financial stability. If you’ve forced someone to jump through legal hoops to regain control of their property, don’t expect sympathy—or another chance—from future landlords.
Even a judgment, while less severe than an eviction, can be a hurdle. If no effort was made to satisfy the debt, that too will often disqualify you.
The Long-Term Consequences of an Eviction
Here’s what an eviction means for you:
In today’s competitive rental market, an eviction is a near-guarantee that you’ll struggle to find decent housing.
Evictions Are Faster Now
North Carolina’s laws have streamlined the eviction process. While it used to take 30+ days, evictions can now be completed in as little as 20 days. That means the “free rent” period many non-paying tenants rely on has been significantly shortened.
The Cost of Short-Term Thinking
Some tenants see non-payment as a temporary solution—a couple of months of free rent before moving on. But consider this:
This short-term “win” creates a long-term disaster.
Our Final Word
Don’t make this mistake. If you’re struggling financially, talk to your landlord, negotiate, or leave voluntarily. Eviction is a choice, and it’s one that will haunt you. We—and most others in this industry—have no sympathy for tenants who force eviction. Protect your future housing prospects and act responsibly.
Finally, if you plan to buy a “Tik Tok” credit profile, property managers and landlords are quickly learning to spot and decline them, it is not a solution but will probably be a felony soon.
