How to Get an Eviction Removed
- 1). Speak to the landlord immediately upon receiving the eviction notice to determine the exact reason for the eviction. Tenants receive evictions for violating the terms of the lease. If you violated or are in violation of a lease term and capable of compliance, tell the landlord you can abide by the lease terms and ensure no future breaches will occur. The landlord may reverse the eviction upon your assurances.
- 2). Attain a copy of your lease terms and argue your case in court. An eviction can occur due to a disagreement on lease terms. When such a situation arises, you must prepare to argue your side in court by explaining how you are not in breach of the lease terms. Get your court date by answering the landlord's court-filed complaint.
- 3). Call the police immediately if the eviction is illegal. Sometimes landlords overstep their authority either purposely or through ignorance of the law. A landlord can only evict when a breach of lease terms occurs and upon proper notice (e.g. a landlord cannot change your locks or move your furniture out). The police respond to your call and stop the illegal eviction. This either completely stops the eviction or, at the very least, causes the landlord to go through the proper procedures for eviction.
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