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You were evicted from your apartment for late payment on the rent and your landlord wants to file a judgment against you for money owed?
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∙ 12y ago
First, he cannot just file for a judgment. He has to be granted a judgment by the courts. And this involves a hearing, which gives you an opportunity to file a counterclaim, objection to monies owed or anything else you feel is pertinent to your situation.
Therefore, you need to attend this hearing. AND you need to pull out your lease and read what is in there in reference to late rent payments. Does it just say, if its late, you are asessed a fee? Or if you are late, you will be evicted? What does it say as this will be your reference point as this is the agreement you guys agreed to upon renting the apartment from the beginning.
Now, the next step is, if he does prevail and obtain this judgment, DO NOT BLOW THIS OFF. This is very important, because if you don't pay it, he could enforce this judgment by, depending on your states laws, garnish your wages, obtain a Writ of Execution and have your personal property sold to satisfy this judgment. This means a constable would show up at your house and enter your house, making a list of personal property that is now locked in and if you don't pay this judgment, they take this property and sell it. So, take this all very seriously.
Show up at the hearing...Give your side of the story, state any and all defenses you might have, gather all your evidence together to show as proof of your claims and if you loose, try and make payment arrangements with your ex landlord so you wont be surprised one morning when the cops show up and want to come into your home.
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Can you sue the landlord for being evicted from an illegal apartment?
yes
What happens to personal property of an evicted tenant in New Jersey?
A tenant is "evicted" when the court issues a judgment for possession to the landlord. That judgment gives the tenant a date by which the move has to be made. If the tenant holds over in possession of the apartment despite the judgment of possession, the landlord gets a "warrant for removal", which is sent to a court constable. If the tenant has not vacated the premises, the warrant for removal permits the court officer to physically remove the tenant's belongings out of the apartment and leave them at the curb. It is extremely rare that such a thing ever happens though, because in virtually every eviction matter, the tenant moves out before the physical eviction has to take place.
If the Landlord signs the lease with a tenant and finds out the tenant has been evicted 8 times?
This should have been disclosed when the landlord performed the background check, before the lease was signed. Well, if the landlord had an application for an apartment to which the tenant denied having been evicted if there were questions that asked such, then the landlord can terminate the lease for the tenant having falsified the information given.
Can you be evicted from your apartment for a crime someone else committed?
You need to add more details. If the person who committed the crime was living in your apartment in violation of your lease your landlord may have reason to evict you.
I am currently living in an apartment. I am unable to pay for rent. I have already moved out. What will happen when I get evicted?
Much of this depends on where you live and what the laws are. You should check that out. But typically, the landlord must go to court and get an order to have you legally evicted. Even if you have abandoned the property, there is still a process involved. Once the eviction is completed, then they may be able to file in small claims for any outstanding rent, damages, and if you had a security deposit, that can probably be applied to the judgment against you.
Does your landlord have to wait until you give him a thirty day move out notice to show your apartment if they violate the lease?
Before your apartment can be shown to a potential tenant it must be vacant. A landlord only the right to be in your apartment for routine or emergency maintenance, the former with proper notice of at least one day. Until you are legally evicted from their apartment, it remains your home.
Can a tenant rent out their apartment?
That's called subleasing, and it's frowned upon by the landlord, whose intentions in renting out the apartment is that he rents it to his lawful tenants, not to sub-tenants. You can be evicted if you break this rule on the lease.
Can a landlord disclose if you are being evicted if it has been processes yet?
Yes he can, but it's a question of to whom. Only if there is a judgment for an eviction can this be reported on your credit file.
What is it called when you get kicked out of your apartment?
When you get kicked out of your apartment, it is referred to as being evicted.
If you are evicted from your apartment can you live with your boyfriend in the same apartment complex?
If you move in with your boyfriend, by law you are supposed to add your name to the lease with the landlord. All persons age 18 and over are supposed to be added to the lease if they are permanent residents.
Can I be arrested if I don't pay rent after I am evicted in Pennsylvania?
?? They can file all the legal paperwork and move any personal property you have on the property to the curb. If you have received a notice of eviction, you have been evicted, but they can't physically remove you from the property if you are not there.
Who pays for back rent on eviction?
If you were evicted for non-payment of rent, your landlord COULD file a lien against you for the unpaid amount.
