Section 18-17-901 - Grounds for eviction of tenant(a) A landlord or his or her agent may commence eviction proceedings against a tenant in a district court having jurisdiction over the eviction proceeding, when: (1) The tenant fails or refuses to pay the rent when due or when demanded;(2) The term of tenancy or occupancy has ended; or(3) The terms or conditions of the rental agreement have been violated.(b) For residential rental agreements, nonpayment of rent within five (5) days of the date due constitutes legal notice to the tenant that the landlord has the right to begin eviction proceedings under this chapter.Acts 2007, No. 1004, § 1; 2009, No. 311, § 3; 2009, No. 482, § 8.