Q: I have all ready move out but know the landlord says she is filling an eviction with the courts can she do this?
I have all ready moved out but know the landlord says she is filling an eviction with the courts can she do this?
A: Can she? Yes, anyone can file any lawsuit they wish. That does not mean she can win. If she does, it is important that you attend the court hearing to tell the judge that you are already out. Better yet if you can have proof that she knows you are out before she filed. It would be up to the Judge, but if you can proof she knew but filed anyway, you might get a penalty against her, besides having the case dismissed with you prevailing. If it happens, consider reviewing things with a landlord-tenant attorney. Good luck.
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