Which of the following is a common eviction procedure?

Filing a claim in court is a common eviction procedure because it is the legal process landlords follow to formally remove a tenant from a property. This process typically involves documenting the reasons for eviction—such as non-payment of rent or lease violations—and submitting this evidence to a court to seek a judgment in favor of the landlord. Once the court approves the eviction, it allows for the legal eviction notice to be served to the tenant, ensuring that the eviction process follows the law and protects both the tenant’s and landlord’s rights.

The other options, while they may be part of communication or negotiation strategies to handle tenant issues, do not constitute formal eviction procedures. For instance, giving a verbal warning and offering to reduce rent are more about discussing potential solutions rather than proceeding with eviction. Extending the lease duration is also a means of continuing the tenancy rather than terminating it. Thus, only filing a claim in court represents the formal and legally recognized path for eviction.