will we get more time to move from our rented apt?

Question

we went to court for the first time and ask the judge to give us an extension to move, he gave us 2 weeks which mean October 15 we should have been out the apt, we have a closing on 11-25-07 and need more time. i went to the court before 10-15-07 to ask for another extension the clerk told me if i see the judge now he will only give me 2 weeks extension, if i wait until the 72 hr notice i can get a month and a half extension. is this true because we have no where to go and i have 3 kids, 2 cats and 1 dog and for us to rent and apt pay one months rent, security and we are closing on a house next month do not make any sense to me. also the landlord said she is selling her house, well i found her house and its still active and she said that the person who brought it did it through century 21. I made a print out that shows the property is still available. what can we do all our money is tied up in the down payment and closing cost and we do not have money to rent a place for 1 month

hey i'm not being evicted for non payment of rent , the landlord said she sold her house and wants us out before the closing, we are still paying our rent but we just need to extend our stay at lease until we closing in the second week in November

Answer 1

Hello!!!! If you get evicted, by a judge, YOU WILL NOT CLOSE ON THE HOUSE!

Lenders have this little habit of running your credit just before you close and if they see a a judgment against you, they might very well choose to not give you the loan. After all, if you can't pay your rent, why would they expect you to pay back a loan!

Answer 2

Does this landlord have the deposit used up if not maybe you can use the deposit as the next months rent, if I were you try to talk to the landlord and avoid the eviction you may lose the house.

Try having a signed agreement with the landlord stating you will pay back the rent little by little, its better to have an agreement then none.
This sounds like an emergency go to your local social services and explain to them about this, you may get a one shot deal to cover this rent. Have your landlord write a letter stating this, and make sure you have proof that you used the money for closing costs and get that one shot deal. It will work in your favor. You might have to pay social services, (welfare back) but its worth it so you can keep your house.

This is a very urgent matter, go to the salvation army, contact catholic charities and any organization who can help you. Believe me you dont want to mess up the closing of your new house.
I feel for you, good luck.
If I had some type of money I would help you.
Listen dont use credit cards or anything either because that will cause your loan to get mess up. Can you pawn some stuff, sell a car, borrow money from family?

Answer 3

Can you just talk to your landlord? If the property is up for sale, it probably will sell easier if it has tenants. But if the the owner has plans to make it looks better to raise the price, then why should they be penalized because you aren't organized. How can you have 3 kids, 2 cats and a dog and not be better prepared to keep a roof over their heads? For some reason, rentors think that owners can just absorb all of their mistakes. When you paid your down payment and closed, they should have told you when the property is available. You and your seller signed a contract that is legal and binding. They cannot arbitrarily change your move in date. . .Oh. . .you haven't even closed. . .you have no idea how much time it will all take. If your landlord is selling and needs you out, looks like you will be taking your credit card to a local motel.

Answer 4

You're buying a home and have let your rental situation deteriorate to an eviction?? Are you serious?? You are aware that just prior to funding the mortgage the lender will re-check your credit and if they find a judgment there you'll not be getting that loan! Right??

Frankly, you can't afford to NOT make things right with your landlord. Since the landlord apparently already has an eviction order against you you'd better check with the lender and see what the impact on your mortgage will be! I don't know if it's possible to get the eviction order quashed at this point but you'd want to make every unreasonable effort to do so.

You need to consult with an attorney and need to do it PRONTO! You may be setting yourself up for a situation where you are put out on the street and have no home to move into at any date if your loan is pulled due to an eviction judgment!

Answer 5

I take it that you're not paying rent on the apartment at the moment. So follow the court clerk's advice and wait until the 72 hour notice. And then contest it before the judge. The eviction proceedings in most states are very specific and are also time-consuming. Depending on which state, people have stretched out the evictions for six months.

Answer 6

You have made very poor plans for housing. The realtor is correct. If you screw your credit even remotely prior to closing, you may denied the loan at the last moment. (Yes, it can and DOES happen.

The fact that you found a listing showing the property still active is irrelevant. It is up to the listing agent when to show the property as 'no longer available', and many agents do not do that until the week prior to closing, or when all contingencies are satisfied.

I'd suggest finding a place to put your belongings in storage, and begging good friends and/or relatives to allow you to stay for that interim month.

And, for heavens sake, make BETTER plans next time you decide to do something in the way of housing moves.