Q: Can you clarify this eviction?
I was given a 30 day notice from my landlord ( private owner) on June 5th to pay by July 5th. The landlord was paid all but $400.00 of the balance, but he sent me a letter stating he doesn't want the balance and it's June 24th. He wants us to pay the $400.00 balance and move out by July 24th, when does the 30 day notice begin?
A: Not clear if the landlord is giving 30 day notice of terminating your (perhaps month-to-month) lease, or attempting to evict you while you have a longer valid lease. If you hold over (stay in) the premises beyond proper termination, the landlord could file a wrongful detainer. Or, if they're evicting you for non-payment of rent, they could file a failure to pay rent complaint. Either way, they have to go to court to evict you properly- "self-help" evictions are technically legal, but very risky for a landlord. You can try to reach an agreement to avoid that outcome.
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