I live in Pennslyvania and I owe back rent so I got a notice of eviction and I want to know how long I have to move out, considering I have a 5 yr old son and it's the winter time.
2007-12-28 12:32:48 · 8 answers · asked by jerseymomi06 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
It's usually about 30-60 days, but it should be stated on the eviction notice. You should try to get a hold of a shelter if you don't have any money or try to get a cheaper place. Good luck.....
2007-12-28 12:43:53 · answer #1 · answered by Michelle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first notice you should've received was a Pay or Quit which should have specified a certain number of days that you had to make your rent current or move out voluntarily. It varies by state, some are as little as 3, some are as much as 14, NY is 5. after that you will get served a notice to appear in a civil court and if the judge finds against you (Evictions for nonpayment are very clear-cut) the judge will give you a certain time period to surrender the premises, (72 hours is customary) after which the landlord hires a sheriff's deputy (or marshall) to supervise movers that the landlord also hires to enter your premises and remove all your possessions to the curb. The judge can award the landlord a monetary judgment against you, to cover these costs. The security payment may not be considered as payment for the last month's rent as long as you are still in possession of the property and you are legally retain possession until you surrender the keys to the property, or until a sheriff removes you after which you are trespassing.
Sorry to sound cruel, but winter comes every year, and your landlord can't pay his mortgage and taxes with your 5 year old son.
2007-12-28 13:24:52 · answer #2 · answered by vlvtnrbt 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It should say on the eviction notice. I know I have a friend who got an eviction notice and was only given 3 days. (She was months behind). She stayed until the sheriff came to kick her out which was about 3 weeks later. This terrified her kids, but I don't think she had a choice. No where else to go. The law doesn't take into account your son or the time of year. The landlord has the right to be paid as agreed. I would start looking for other options fast.
2007-12-28 12:51:05 · answer #3 · answered by a_mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally an eviction notice is for a 30 day period. I am sure the landlord is good and ticked by now, however, and would like you out long before that.
2007-12-28 13:04:13 · answer #4 · answered by Grandma of 2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter if it's winter time or how many children you have. I assume the landlord gave you 30 days notice. If you stay past that 30 days he will present it to a District Justice where he will win and you'll pay the court cost, but that will buy you another 30 days before the sheriff can set your belongs on the street.
2007-12-28 12:44:02 · answer #5 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I THINK once you've got the eviction notice, you have 60 days regardless of weather, family, medical needs, etc to get out before the sheriff's dept comes and throws your crap out on the street.
2007-12-28 12:41:21 · answer #6 · answered by millie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on state law and your rental contract, either 14 or 30 days.
2007-12-28 12:41:17 · answer #7 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
should say on notice. evictions don't matter in winter summer or anytime in our state.
2007-12-28 12:41:28 · answer #8 · answered by VK 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋