What You Should Know About an Eviction

If you receive an eviction notice, you probably will not be taken back, surprised or upset. Chances are you knew it was coming. There are many reasons a landlord can evict you from your home, such as non payment of your monthly rent, excessive damage to the property or loud parties. You can also be evicted for simply not following the rules your landlord has set in the lease of the property. It can be a written or oral lease.

If you receive an eviction notice you need to carefully read the legal notice to vacate the premises within the specified time increment. After reading and comprehending the notice you need to begin an immediate course of action as often times you will have about three days to vacate the premises.

Landlords have rights as well as tenants do. The first step you should take is to contact a lawyer to ensure that your landlord does have the right to evict you, and that they have followed the proper legal procedures for an eviction. After consulting with a lawyer, respond in writing to the landlord. Use a calm and polite tone. Remember to date the response. This letter can and possibly will be used in court, so you don't want to be crazy, violent or disrespectful in the formal response. You should send the response via certified mail, with a return receipt requested. This receipt can be used as your proof that you responded quickly should the matter go before the court.

If you are being evicted due to non payment of the rent, you can stop the eviction process by simply paying the landlord the late rent monies you owe. You must do this before the matter goes to court. If you are short on the money, most landlords are fair, and the landlord may be willing to work with you if you can't pay the entire amount immediately. Honesty and good communication can go along way for a tenant.

It has been said that employers and landlords have very few rights in this day and age. With that being said it is understandable that landlords are so quick to act on evictions. You should know that an eviction will haunt you for many years as it will remain on your public record. This can affect your possibilities in renting another apartment, or even your consideration in many jobs.

On the subject of eviction, the best idea is to avoid conflict with not only your landlord but also your neighbors, and to pay your rent in a timely fashion. Live up to your half of the bargain by following the rules that are defined in your lease.