Although the name of the legal action used by landlords to evict tenants varies from state to state, one name that is used is:

a. indenture
b. constructive eviction
c. forcible entry and detainer
d. tort liability


Answer: c. forcible entry and detainer

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A) Divine Province. B) Natural Law. C) Manifest Destiny. D) Aaron's Law.

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a. Judge b. Mediator c. Arbitrator d. Special master

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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