What is a renoviction?

Renoviction is a term used to describe a situation where a tenant is evicted from their rental unit for the purpose of renovating or remodeling the unit. In many cases, landlords may use renovictions as a way to evict tenants who are paying below-market rents or to avoid rent control laws.

During a renoviction, a landlord may provide notice to their tenant that their rental unit will undergo renovations, and the tenant will need to vacate the unit for a period of time. The landlord may offer to re-rent the unit to the tenant at a higher rent once the renovations are complete, or may use the opportunity to rent the unit to a new tenant at a higher rent.

In some cases, tenants may be entitled to compensation or relocation assistance if they are evicted for the purpose of renovating the rental unit. However, the laws and regulations governing renovictions vary by location, so it's important for tenants to understand their rights and seek legal advice if they believe they are being unfairly evicted.