our landlord won an unlawful detainer (eviciton) by default as we were stuck in major traffic and arrived a minute too late. The landlord and his attorney then wrote a stipulated agreement that aloowed us to stay for three more months contingent upon paying rent and attorney's fees- Does that void the original unlawful detainer and what are our rights at this point. How do we get this eviction off record. He has visited our home unannounced on numerous occasions prior to evicition and after. Need help on what to do... Please advise - We are broke and need a legal angel to guide us... 4 KIDS ECT. nO WE ARE NOT LOSERS OR SCAMMERS
2007-01-24 15:56:54 · 4 answers · asked by tanycea 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
just find a new place to move into
2007-01-24 16:04:28 · answer #1 · answered by curious george 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say what the eviction was for....and the judge would not give the judgment to the your landlord because you were a minute late, judges are pro tenant. It's EXTREMELY hard for landlords to get eviction notices in their favor!! There's much more to your story then you're letting on here.
I'm guessing that you were evicted for non payment of rent, hence you're allowed to stay if you pay your back/current rent and legal fees. You will not be able to get the eviction of your record if you are actually evicted...and your court case will stay on your record as well unless your landlord is willing to dismiss it.
Do you have records or proof that he visited your place unannounced..and by visit do you mean he showed up and knocked on the door, or actually entered you apartment?
I'm sorry to say but it really doesn't sound like you have a whole lot going in your favor right now.
Pay your rent and try to work with your landlord to get the case dismissed...that's all you can really do here.
2007-01-24 16:10:03 · answer #2 · answered by photogrl262000 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why stay where your not wanted? Looks like he was being generous and gave you 3 months to look for a new place. Most landlords are not in the habit of evicting tenants unless there have been some problems. If you really want to fight it, call your local Social Services office and ask them for the number to legal aid.
2007-01-24 16:07:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consult legal aid in your town. You do not want a bunch of armchair lawyers giving you explination of California or New York law when you are in Chicago. Each state has their own laws and it is better to get an expert on the law where you live.
2007-01-24 16:05:48 · answer #4 · answered by Kevin k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋