A friend of mine was served an evition notice?
a few days later she found a paper on her door saying she had to appear in court,what would happen if she didnt go to court because she had moved in the meantime to another State??
2007-02-05 17:52:22 · 7 answers · asked by Karen L 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
If the subpeona was for a civil case (such as her landlord suing her for money owed) and she didn't show up, she would lose the case and not be allowed to appeal.
If it has nothing to do with the eviction (she had to be a witness in a criminal trial for example), a warrant could be issued for her arrest.
In either case, whoever served the papers would have to show that she received the summons. Sticking it on her door would not be sufficient unless they took a video of her taking it off and reading it.
2007-02-05 18:07:12 · answer #1 · answered by Brian G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously this person did not notify the landlord that they had vacated the property and returned all keys. What was she doing back at the property if she had already moved? If she had notified the landlord, returned keys and all possessions that went with the propery,i.e. garage door openers, the next part of the eviction process would not have happened. Tell her in the future to play by the rules of the rental agreement she signed and she will not be faced with these problems again.
2007-02-05 18:08:17 · answer #2 · answered by Sherrie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let back track--your friend was renting a house from the former owner, right? The former owner is not obligated to let the renter know that the house is for sale, but is the new owner wanted immediate occupancy, they have to give the current renter a minimum thirty day notice provided that your rent payments are current. If the renter is behind in their rent, the new owner can give you a three day notice with legal papers, not a verbal notice. You should have your friend to contact fair housing in that city and also contact the sheriff department.
2016-05-23 22:43:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A judgement could be entered against her if the landlord really wanted to press the issue. But if shes moved out thats what the landlord really wanted so more than ;likely the case would be dismissed.
2007-02-05 18:02:34 · answer #4 · answered by krivdaf 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she got a letter like that, we would need a lot more information. Courts don't issue subpoenas just for laughs. She should go see a lawyer.
2007-02-05 17:57:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She would lose the court case and be liable for any damages that the court imposed.
2007-02-05 17:58:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if not answered or simply doesn't appear
the landlord will ask for permission to keep the deposit and to enter the rental unit..
start repairs..and change the locks..
etc...
2007-02-05 20:11:23 · answer #7 · answered by m2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋