This is usually where the tenant has breached a condition of the lease or has breached a covenant. The forfeiture is usually undertaken by a Bailiff (Certificated Enforcement Agent) who enters the property peaceably and takes vacant possession of the property.
There are three types of forfeiture under federal law: criminal forfeiture, civil judicial forfeiture, and administrative forfeiture.
Forfeiture generally occurs where one party exercises a legal right that results in a second party forfeiting, or losing, a right or interest. In some cases, where the right or interest has been lost due to unconscientious conduct, equity can provide a remedy in the form of relief against forfeiture.
Forfeiture is the process that a state agency uses to seize (take) property from an owner after someone is arrested, charged, or convicted of a specific crime.
Administrative forfeiture allows the government to dispose of property without a judicial order unless the owner challenges the forfeiture. Law enforcement must give the owner notice of the seizure, but the owner is responsible for filing a challenge with the court.
The legal implications of bail bond forfeiture can be severe. Beyond the financial loss, the defendant may face additional charges for failing to appear in court, complicating their legal situation.