Q: I received eviction noticed and have upcoming court date. The landlord is texting me demanding rent money in meantime?
She (landlord) keeps texting me a lot, saying someone will be moving in on april 1st 2020 even though we are set to go to court to have a judge hear the case which is set for after april 1st. Then says she wants rent money if Im going to stay and wait on the court date to take place. Can she legally demand rent money even though she's already filed eviction? we have a case going before the judge and my employment has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Shes becoming scary and its past the point of harrassment. Cincinnati Ohio
A: She can still demand payment, but if she accepts it, the court is unlikely to evict you unless there are other issues aside from non-payment. Accepting payment after filing for the eviction is basically settling the case. Someone else cannot move in before you go to court. Indeed, even if you lose in court, you will get a move out date that is usually several days to weeks after the hearing. She can’t force you out before then though you can chose to leave.
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A: Most courts in Ohio have suspended operations, including evictions. Those hearings will all have to be rescheduled. Check with the court to determine if your eviction hearing is still scheduled.
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