Q: All the money I had was used for oving expenses when I moved in on 12/13, but I needed to pay another full month on 1/1
The last couple weeks of the year are really bad at work for business and I couldn't pay on time. The last couple weeks have been better and was planning on paying what I owed this Monday 1/20, but I came home from work today and found an Eviction Notice on My door saying I need to vacate the premises by 1/21... So I'm pretty scared.. I have No where to go.. I like where I live and don't want to leave but now I'm being told I have to... Money was just Really tight for a couple weeks from work.... What can I do to Not be Evicted??? I just moved in... I want to stay..
A: The only thing you can do is try to work it out with landlord. But landlord does not have to agree, and can proceed with the eviction. If a tenant is facing money problems, it is always better to tell the landlord ahead of time, and try to avoid this. For non-payment of rent, landlord posts the notice to vacate, and after 3 days, can file the eviction. A hearing will be scheduled a couple weeks later, the court is almost certain to order the eviction and give tenant 7 days to get out, or the sheriff will come and tenant will be escorted out, and all belongings will be taken to the curb. Try to work it out with landlord, find another place to go, and use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney to check if landlord is following the proper eviction process. If so, then you will likely be evicted. Also check with any local housing agencies.
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