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Q: I recieved a 30 day notice to quit. I was asked to vacate on May 1, 2018. What are my rights?

With the spring/summer season upon us, I am not able to find an affordable year round home. How do I get more time? At least until September/October

Sandra Singer
Sandra Singer
answered on May 9, 2018

The landlord can not evict you without a court order. If you do not leave when the landlord requests the landlord will have to file an eviction case and get a court order before you have to leave. This can take months or in some cases years before there is a court order. There is a right to a... View More

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