Once a judgement has been given on a eviction how can you stop it?

Question

I failed to give a response in 5 days so the court gave a judgement for an eviction. It was based on not paying my deposit in full, I have in writing that the landlord said we could make 200.00 payments until it was paid and he has gone back on that.

I did not file a written response to the unlawful retainer. I have proof in writing that the landlord gave us permission to pay the deposit at 200.00 a month until paid off. We only owe 900.00. But since I didn't file the response it resulted in a Clerk's judgement by default.

Answer 1

You can go back to the court and appeal the judgement.

Get an atty; but if you failed to appear and judgement was rendered, you're not gonna have much luck.

Answer 2

There must be an appeal process, but the only way I know for sure how to stay is pay all monies owing. In the past when this happened to me the court gave me 14 days to pay in full or get out.

Answer 3

you can talk to an appeal lawyer, but in order to appeal the lower court would have to have applied the law wrong in your case
You will need to talk to a lawyer but in my opinion your failure to appear hence the default judgment issued may not be grounds for appeal, maybe some paper work, notice was wrong , maybe
that is why you need a lawyer, but appeal lawyer will cost some cash

Answer 4

It depends on the law in your state and how the order is worded. in some states if you pay the outstanding rent the eviction is stayed.

Answer 5

You don't pay bills, and don't respond to an eviction notice. No wonder your getting thrown out.