Legal consequences of eviction

the consequences are that you could have a lawsuit filed against you.  That lawsuit could include a claim for monetary damages for your failure to pay utilities or other expenses you are obligated to pay under the lease.  In addition, the costs of the suit could be filed against you.  Having a judgment agaist you will adversely affect your credit rating.  In some instances, a creditor can garnish (freese) your bank account to get the money due in the judgment.  Why chance having to deal with all of that?  If you owe the money, best bet is to pay what's due and hope the landlord finds another tenant before your lease term expires.  that's the cheaper route.