Q: Can a LL evict me if I have recently become disabled? Not sure I can pay rent on time.
A: Unfortunately, yes. Look at it from their side: they have a mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, etc. that have to be paid; of the rent you pay them their 'profit' may be remarkably small. A roof over your head is one of the three most important things you can have (food and medical are the others). A car usually isn't in that top list. Cable TV absolutely isn't. If you're going to have trouble, let your landlord know immediately and each week give an update of your situation and make whatever payment you can. Some landlords will work with you; some are jerks. I hope yours is one of the good ones.
A: I regret but your disability is not a defense to your obligation to pay rent to the landlord. If a judge awards possession to the landlord, then the landlord will have the right to evict you from the premises.
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