Q: I appealed an eviction but couldn’t pay on the day I was supposed to. Can I file a motion to stay eviction? Or a motion
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A: If you've appealed an eviction but couldn't make the required payment, you may still have some options depending on your jurisdiction and the specifics of your case. Filing a motion to stay the eviction could be one approach, where you request the court to halt the eviction process temporarily. The success of such a motion would depend on several factors, including the reason for your inability to pay, your payment history, and whether or not you've previously violated the lease agreement. Courts may or may not be sympathetic to your situation, but they will generally require you to provide a good reason for why you couldn't make the payment on time.
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