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In Lindsey v. Normet, the United States Supreme Court reaffirmed that housing is not a fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States.  More than one-third of the United States population lives in rental housing and may be evicted at any time.  Homelessness is a serious problem in our society, and therefore, the eviction process must sufficiently balance the property rights of the landlord with the occupancy rights of the tenant.  Summary process laws attempt to offer a speedy and inexpensive solution to the eviction problem by distinguishing eviction cases from other civil lawsuits.  Unfortunately, for some landlords, summary process can still be a lengthy and costly endeavor. . . .