I live in NJ and last month I paid 1/2 month rent and this month I did not have the rent. I just had a baby and just returned to work I explained this to the landlord already. She is not understanding and came upstairs to tell me she already rented the unit out and I have to be out by the 25th of October. I have no money and no place to go yet. Once I am working more hours again I am fine but right now things are tough. She has not given me any written notice or anything, everything is verbal. What can I do? What are my rights in all of this? I told her I will pay her when I can. I would appreciate any advice.
2007-10-22 22:32:10 · 3 answers · asked by iemanja77 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
She can't evict you verbally.
She is well within her rights to evict you, baby or no.
She really can't re-rent the place until you are physically gone.
If I were her, I would get a legal judgement against you, notify you by certified mail and get you out. Landlords come in all flavors and most need the rent in order to meet their expenses. Why do you think you are special and deserve a break when you aren't paying rent?
If you knew making rent was going to be an issue after you delivered, you could have contacted your landlord ahead of time and worked something out! Communication is always key.
Good luck!
2007-10-23 02:51:12 · answer #1 · answered by Rush is a band 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
unfortunately, the landlady has the right to evict for non payment of rent. you are a month and a half behind, she was understanding enough to let you stay last month on half the rent. look for a local shelter and stay there for a couple months until you get your feet back under you. if you don't move out by the date she specified, she can get a court order and have you removed. by doing things verbally, she sounds like she is trying to avoid involving the legal system. you admit you haven't paid the rent, so you really don't have a legal argument against eviction.
2007-10-23 06:13:23 · answer #2 · answered by northcountry57 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No notices are required to prior to filing an eviction for non-payment of rent, except where the tenant resides in federally subsidized housing. In public housing, a 14-day notice is required.
You can expect a summons and complaint any day now.
2007-10-23 07:29:03 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋