I am being evicted

I am trying to juggle them and cover expenses as well

hmm.. I am so sorry to hear about your husband and you have to go through all these problems with your house. Since you don't have any place to live until your new apartment gets ready, you have to stick with this apartment. Do you have anyone close in your family from whom you can borrow for a short period? Also, look at the local churches if they have any free accommodation

Legislators have generally been extra careful to see to it that a tenant gets adequate notice and an opportunity to respond to eviction notices. A landlord can't begin an eviction lawsuit without first legally terminating the tenancy. This means giving the tenant written notice, as specified in the state????????s termination statute. If the tenant doesn't move (or pay the rent), the landlord can then file a lawsuit to evict. State laws set out very detailed requirements to end a tenancy. Different types of termination notices are required for different types of situations, and each state has its own procedures as to how termination notices and eviction papers must be written and served. Even after receiving notice, some tenants won????????t leave or pay violation. If the landlord still wants the tenant to leave, he must begin an unlawful detainer lawsuit by properly serving the tenant with a summons and complaint for eviction. So, all of this takes some time - usually 30-60 days - unless you have a claim you can use as defense against the landlord (property violations, safety violations, etc) which can then add months to the eviction process.

The important thing for you to do will be to go to court on the 14th to plead your side. Additionally, if you can spare even partial payments towards the back rent you owe, make those payments now - it will show your good faith to bring the rent current and will look much better for you in court - buying you enough time to get moved.

do i have to be served by a sheriff or something that looks legal? This is just an notice from the management office.

My guess would be that what you have is just the first step - the notice by the landlord that you are late and warning that eviction proceedings are coming if you don't bring the rent current. I don't know where you are located, so I can't give you any specific state laws, but chances are (and this is purely a guess), you would still have at least 30 days after the June 14th date before you have to vacate. Yes, you should be served the final eviction notice by a sheriff or other court officer. It would be very important right now to try to make at least partial payments on your outstanding balance. Is it just May that is currently due - with June coming due on the 1st (and probably at least a 5 day grace period for June rent). If you are a member of a church, I would go speak with the paster as recommended in the previous post. If not, definitely contact the Salvation Army in your area and see if they have any recommendations. Be sure to let them know if children are involved as well, sometimes that can make a really big difference in the help you can receive.

What state do you live in. Have you tried to contact the Tenats Organization for help. Or someone once told me there is an NPO called Gods Love, We deliver that helps people in your situation.

i am in illinois and accoring to a website about eviction it does not matter wheather you have children are sick or have no where to go they will still put you out in the street. I am just grasping at straws i seem to be at a dead end

OK, that helps. Here's a site and contact for you to get REAL information about renter's rights in IL. (http://www.renters-rights.com/index.html)

Here's a link to a legal site that gives specific details of the process (and, yes, IL does allow, in most cases, and especially when a tenant has small children, a Judge to grant a "stay of Enforcement" of the Order for Possession so that the tenant has some time to find a new residence.:

(http://www.illinois-attorney.com/evict.htm)

Get this knowledge on your side and give these places a call for some help as well. It can help ease your mind and get you through this difficult time for your family.

I used to do evictions many many years ago. I guess it depends upon your state. In OH the eviction process takes about 60-90 days. You will first get a 3 day notice to vacate from the landlord, all that means is they will start the eviction process if you do not pay up in 3 days. Then they can go to court and file to get a court hearing date. You go to court and you are either told to vacate or be removed by the courts. Somebody(s) will show up at your place or residence 5 days after your door is tagged by the courts. That gives you 5 days to leave the premises or they will remove you and your belongings while you stand and watch, they will put everything on the curb. I've seen it happen many many times. So eviction is a long process, you should've received a notice that you have an eviction hearing from the courts, you landlord may be telling you they are filing an eviction with the courts on that date.

I don't know if my advice will be of help, but can't hurt to try.

Call the Red Cross, Rotary Club, or any other local charity organizations in your area (there's a big one but can't seem to get it off the tip of my brain). One of them will more than likely will be able to offer you a hardship loan for your rent and/or bills at very little interest (or maybe none at all) until you get back on your feet. That's what's those organizations are set up to do, help people in need.

Just remembered the big one: United Way

How long have you lived in the first apartment? There are laws which require owners to change carpeting in a period of time, as well as many other little things. It may seem petty, but bringing up violations such as those can be big trouble for owners if the information were shared with third parties, such as Health Department and court, just an idea to ponder.

Sadly in your case there is not much that can be done, I sympothize that you have three small children. But, has anyone considered landlords perspective. I am sure based from your story this is not a one time occurance. NO offense but you mentioned that you financed a car! Excuse me, how do you have 1K set aside for a car but you can't pay your rent. I can clearly see why the Landlord was more then frustrated. Quite honestly, this issues are not there problem.

Pattiof. I would ask that you refrain from judging any of our members. That is not the purpose of our forums. You are welcome to stay, but please post only if you have something to offer

The post you are refering to was made in May,2007, the poster is no longer here. Karen

It concerns me that the last post from amywiater was back in May. I don't think she will read that post. Has anyone seen another thread from her since then?

No - this happens often, frog - posters come, join, post for help, and when they receive the advice they need, they don't come back.

It's ok though - as long as they got whatever help they were looking for!

I just hope that she wasn't evicted!

I hope everything is fine with her.

Besides, kash, patti, "the smart one", is answering a post dated back in May. Hello. :shock:

Do you believe

HOW MUCH ARE THE BANKS PAYING OUT IN $ FUNDS, FOR A RENTAL FAMILY OF 6 TO RELOCATE BECAUSE OF HOME FORECLOSER

WHAT ARE THE BANKS PAYING OUT IN $ FUNDS FOR RELOCATING A RENTER FAMILY OF 6 (1-SENOR CITIZEN,
1-"TOTALLY" HANDICAP ADULT/CHILD LIKE, 2-ADULT WOMEN,
2-MINOR CHILDREN) BECAUSE THE OWNER LOST THE HOME DUE TO FORECLOSER AND DID NOT INFORM RENTERS

It's not the banks responsibility to relocate renters.