My landlord sent me fake eviction papers to evict me before the sale of this property. Should I go to the DA?

Question

(1)Court summoms paperwork sent to me lacks any details on what to do like "You must respond in writting in 5 days" ect. (2)I checked and the case number is not valid. (3)It claims it was signed in my town on the 22nd, then mailed from a town 400 miles away on the 23rd.(4)Paperwork says "You have been SUED by your landlord'. - isnt that past tense? as in a matter that was finished?

Answer 1

Yes, report the sorry SOB. This action he has taken is very illegal. You could win this house in court.

Answer 2

It depends on what you are calling eviction papers.   If he faked the judges signature and the court stamp yes, take that document to the DA.

Answer 3

How are they fake????????? Like court documents???

Answer 4

Sure, Are you sure the paper work was a fake drawn up official court document versus a notice from the landlord seeking to remove you from the premises for reason x

did the paper work have a court document number? did it have a judges name and signature? did the letter head list a judges name and chamber?

Answer 5

Why do you say they are "fake"?

Answer 6

Yes,it's called FRAUD,and that is against the law.

Answer 7

You should take action for a few reasons:

It appears that the former landlord committed a fraud.  If that is the case, that should be reported.

You need to recover your damages.

You need to protect your rental history. The former landlord could report that you were evicted, if inquiry was made for rental or for a mortgage loan.

Thus, it is not a matter of getting even.  It is a matter of protecting your credit, your rights, and recovering damages.

Answer 8

Maybe, but this will just put off the inevitable.  If your landlord wants you out, you might be able to make a deal for them to pay you to move.  This would be cheaper than eviction for them.

Answer 9

Your landlord is probably frantic about the sale.  A fake letter would not be grounds for conviction of the landlord.  The DA would tell you that you have not been "damaged" yet so any suit against the landlord is "premature".  But if he continues, and it is fraudulent, your landlord is in trouble.