What happens after i get evicted?

Question

I am being evicted for non-payment of rent. The condition of life in my complex is not satisfactory for my family and we chose to just keep our july rent and move out. The apt filed eviction for non payment. My lease is not up until nov 8th. I want to know what happens after i get evicted? I already have a new place and will be moved out before they officially deliver the eviction. I understand i am liable for damages due to breaking the lease and want to know how long i will have to pay them? What will the court say? can they force me to pay immediately?( i don't have any savings)

Answer 1

You owe about 4 months rent unless the landlord finds another tenant sooner. Then you can subtract that from the bill.  The eviction procedure will go away if you are already out. You can expect the landlord to keep your deposit which  goes towards any money owed.

I'd guess he'd ding your credit report but not always. As a practical matter he may or may not send any net due bill to you and/or a debt collector. Even smaller probability is taking you to small claims court to collect.

Answer 2

Unfortanately since you have a lease you are responsible for the rent until Nov 8th. A lease is an agreement that you signed saying you would not vacate the premise before the agreed upon date, however if you choose to do so you are responsible for the rent up until the day the lease is up unless you are able to find a new tenant to take over your lease. You say the conditions are not satisfactory. Explain further if the landlord has not kept up their end of the bargain which is to provide you with a habital place to live you may be able to legally break your lease and owe nothing except the July rent. When it goes to court you may be, and probably will be, liable for the rent through Nov 8 plus court costs and fees. As the previous poster said it will go on your credit and it will be nearly impossible to rent a new place. Go talk to your landlord and ask them to work with you. Most landlords do not want to go to court it costs extra time and money they do not want to spend. Explain to them why you have to move and tell them you would like to draw up a written contract to repay whatever it is you owe them in smaller payments. This will make them happy and also keep an eviction off your record.

Answer 3

What will happen is the landlord will sue you for the balance of your lease, damages and legal costs.  You will be served by the attorney representing the landlord and at that time you will be given a court date.  If you do not show, they will get a default judgment for whatever they are seeking against you.  Then they will begin to attempt to collect the debt, which could include garnishing your wages, seizing any assets (including your bank account, car, etc).

Your best bet would be to go to court and admit to the situation and ask for a lesser amount, such as the actual past due rent plus legal expenses.  Then immediately file with the court for a 'slow pay', which is an agreement to pay a certain amount over time, which will prevent them from taking some of the steps I've described above.

Answer 4

That is a tough situation to be in.  You will be liable for the rent on that unit until they re rent it and also for any unpaid rent and damages.  It will go on your credit record making  for 7 years making it difficult for you to rent a place in the future.  You can probably set up a payment schedule with the collection agency.  Sorry.

Answer 5

It might serve you best to speak with the landlord and work out a payment arrangement before this goes to eviction court.  Sometimes they will work with you to set up a payment schedule but you must stick to it.  You can't be late on any payment dates.  Once the debt has been paid off they can give you a letter on their letterhead stating that your debt has been paid in full that you can take with you and present when you're applying to rent at another property.  

If you're evicted it goes on your credit report and many landlords will not rent homes to someone with an eviction due ot the risk of you not paying them.  It will be difficult for you to find a decent home in a good area with this on your record if you're evicted.

Answer 6

If the conditions are truly poor than prove your case to HUD and they will direct you to a Renters advocacy. You need documentation and pictures.

If you just don't like the neighbors Then you will be responsible for the rent until it is rented or the completion of the lease. You need to read the lease to find out. Most just do it until it is rented but I have seen it in contract to the end of the lease. They can get a court order to garnish your wages so whatever you do time is of the essence. Prepare your defense and contact HUD. HUD hates displaced renters for any reason.

I am surprised that after only one month they gave you an eviction and the months not over yet. Is that in your lease that at 27days late they can evict you? 2 months I can see 1 month something is fishy.

It is better you are out. Get over to HUD Monday morning.

I will be praying for you.