Noblesville, IN asked in Real Estate Law for Indiana

Q: Hello, I've been told that an eviction has been filed on me. What are the next steps, how long do I have to pay them?

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Alexander Florian Steciuch
Alexander Florian Steciuch
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  • Valparaiso, IN
  • Licensed in Indiana

A: If you have had an eviction filed against you there will be two hearings. The first hearing is for the landlord to obtain the eviction order. You and the landlord or one of the landlord's representatives will appear before the judge and the landlord will give reason as to why you should be evicted. If you believe the landlord is wrong or incorrect, you will tell the judge why there should not be an eviction order granted against you. If the landlord obtains an eviction order you will have a set amount of time to vacate the rental premises with all of your personal belongings and surrender the rental premises to the landlord. That amount of time is left up to the judge but is usually anywhere from 5 to 14 days.

The second hearing will be the damages hearing. This is usually set at the time of the eviction hearing or when the eviction petition is filed. This is where the landlord will present his or her case against you for damages he or she has suffered. If the landlord is successful and obtains a judgment against you for damages you have 30 days to pay those damages.

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