How to Fix an Eviction

You might not have to start packing up just yet.

Just because you receive an eviction notice does not mean you have to immediately start to pack your bags. Your landlord is required to supply you with a written warning before filing a case to get you legally evicted. Once you receive this warning, you still have plenty of time to fix the eviction and appease your landlord. However, this does not mean you should waste any time. Instead, you should start taking action right away to ensure you don't end up evicted.

Instructions

1. Contact the landlord as soon as you receive a warning about being evicted. Talk to the landlord and try to make arrangements that satisfy you both and avoids the eviction process.

2. Pay back rent. The arrangement with your landlord might involve paying back rent. Get it together as fast as possible or set up a payment plan with your landlord.

3. Agree to remove anything from your property that violates your lease agreement, such as pets or an added tenant.

4. Repair damage that you did to the property. The landlord might want to evict you because of excessive damage. However, if you agree to pay for the repairs and have everything fixed in a timely manner, your landlord might agree to let you stay.

5. Attend the scheduled court date if your landlord has already warned you and filed a case for eviction. If you fail to show up for the court date, you are admitting guilt and will definitely be evicted. Be prepared to present evidence about why you should not be evicted, such as proof that you've paid your rent on time, and to explain to the judge any violations to your lease you are guilty of, such as not paying your rent because you lost your job. In certain circumstances, the judge may rule in your favor and you will not be evicted.

References

• Tenants Legal Center: Tenants Rights or Renters Rights