Q: Can I contest an eviction in Indiana or request a stay that I wasn't a dependent in?
My landlord filed an eviction against only one person using a lease from 2018. For the last 2 years however I've been paying him myself and had a verbal agreement to rent. Due to not being included in the eviction I was not able to present my receipts to the judge showing the tent was paid and the eviction was decided on my landlord favor. What can I do to appeal this or otherwise stop from being kicked out and get my day in court to show my proof of payment
A:
In Indiana, if you were excluded from an eviction notice and couldn't present rent receipts to the judge, you have options to contest the eviction.
Consider filing a motion to set aside the judgment, providing evidence of your payments like receipts and bank statements. Request a hearing if possible to present your case and explain the verbal agreement with your landlord.
Communication with the landlord to share proof and explore resolution is important, and mediation may be a viable alternative.
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