12-1171. Acts which constitute forcible entry
or detainer


A person is guilty of forcible entry and detainer, or of forcible detainer, as the
case may be, if he:


1. Makes an entry into any lands, tenements or other real property, except in cases
where entry is given by law.


2. Makes such an entry by force.


3. Wilfully and without force holds over any lands, tenements or other real
property after termination of the time for which such lands, tenements or other real
property were let to him or to the person under whom he claims, after demand made in
writing for the possession thereof by the person entitled to such possession.