Got an eviction notice

To kick things off, I'll put in $50.

But folks, with an effort like this, every $1 counts. Even if all you can afford is $5, please take the 2 minutes to do it. Don't think your few bucks won't make a difference, because it will. If we had 100 members donate $5, we'd be done.

Thanks!
DocJohn

I have matched ya Doc J. Please let me know if more is needed. Thank you so much for creating this. This is awesome. You have such a good heart.

He can't do that, Angie! Here, in California, it can take up to three months before the lawyers even get to it! Ten days is barely your grace period! He's just trying to scare you.

Let me think of the names of the agencies you can call to get help. Give me a few, ok?

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Shipping isn't required _Sky. I am familiar with Paypal...pm me if you need help.

No shipping isnt required. LOL. I had trouble there too. I made it through it. LOL

OMG you guys are awesome how am I ever going to thank you all
Angie

Very long detailed thank you notes?

Just kidding sweet Angie. What goes around comes around. You're so good to all of us. Plus, I know you would do the same for any of us. Let's start working on fighting that notice too. You need to let your landlord know that you know your rights.

He hand delivered it today Sunday at midnight is dead line
Angie

We are going to see to it that you make it through this hun. I still think that 1day is right. You have to persue this eviction notice with finding out what your rights are.

Hand-delivered doesn't sound legal to me. Time to get you a house of your own!

Here's what I found about eviction laws in PA. I hope it helps you! Sounds like he can give you the written eviction but cannot actually evict you without a hearing.

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"How Much Notice Does the Landlord Have to Give Me?

It depends whether you have a written lease or just a verbal lease. If there is a written lease, the amount of notice is written in the lease. The lease is allowed to say that the landlord doesn't have to give you any notice at all. It all depends what the lease says.

If you and your landlord just have a verbal agreement about renting your home, you are entitled to get a written notice if he wants to evict you. If the reason the landlord wants you out is because you are behind in rent, or if your eviction is based upon a drug conviction, the landlord must give you 10 days' notice. If you are being evicted for other reasons, the landlord must give you 15 days' notice."

Is There Any Way to Stop My Being Evicted?

If you are being evicted for the sole reason you are behind in your rent, the law allows you to pay the amount of the money judgment up to the time of the scheduled eviction and save your tenancy. You need to pay the money you owe to the constable, not directly to your landlord. Call the District Justice's office to arrange payment. (If the judgment includes rent for the future, consult with a lawyer. This may not be legal.)

If you don't have the money to pay the judgment, you can try to make an agreement with your landlord to make payments over time. If you can come to an agreement, write it down and ask your landlord to sign it. That way you'll have proof if she tries to have you evicted anyway.

You may also be able to file for bankruptcy. You need to consult a lawyer about this option. It may or may not be a good choice for you.

This is from Lehigh Valley Legal Services

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What should I do if I get an eviction notice?

First, if you can, figure out what kind of "eviction notice" it is.

If the paper is from the landlord himself, it is probably a notice he is required to give you before he can file a lawsuit. It might say, "Pay the rent or vacate in 3 days" or the like. If you fail to do either during the stated time, he may then file his eviction lawsuit in court.

If the paper is from the court, it is probably a summons notifying you that the landlord has filed an eviction lawsuit against you. You now have a chance to defend yourself in court - if you act quickly.

If the paper is from the sheriff's or marshal's office, it is probably an order to vacate that the landlord has obtained after suing you. The order will probably state a time by which you must vacate. And you'd better do it. If you don't, some deputies will come by and physically throw you out.

What to do depends on what kind of notice you received.

If the paper is a landlord's notice and you are able to comply with it (e.g., by paying the overdue rent), do it. If the paper is a summons, see a lawyer right away. Don't put it off, because the time limits for responding to a summons are very short - as little as 3 days, and your lawyer might need some of those 3 days to prepare papers for you. If the paper is an order to vacate from the sheriff's or marshal's office, you should probably move your family and your belongings as soon as you can. If you leave anything behind, it might cost you storage fees to get it back. (If you didn't receive a summons before you received the order to vacate, then you should see a lawyer right away, because a lawyer might be able to have the order to vacate set aside on the ground that you never had a chance to defend yourself in court.)

This is from GotTrouble.com

wow one day -we must have been thinking the same thing! you got alot better information than what i did. we are all here for you (((angie)))

Angie and all,

Count us in. Hope it works out. Keep everybody safe.

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Matched doc so we're off to a healthy start!

There is a national advocacy group (I'd have to search to find it) that helps to locate pro-bono lawyers for people in special situations - I found them when I was being evicted just over a year ago.

Also, some counties have special section 8 type programs for people with mental illness. I don't know that it helps for every situatio or if you could even use help with lower rent, but if so that's something to consider.

No matter what, be sure to document what is occuring. If you have offered to pay the rent by a specific date be sure to put it in writing and submit it to your landlord and keep a copy for yourself. The one thing that benefits you most is to demonstrate that you are not witholding the rent but only delayed. If you typically pay your rent on time it can't hurt to make a note it.

I will try to find that link in case you need it. It's not at all like legal aid - I was hooked up with a top notch lawyer from an internationally known law firm.

Good work, 1Day and Doc J. Go team!

I matched, too

Count me in. I matched ya Doc. Let us know how we're doing. Angie, your friendship, love, and support for all here is thanks enough dearheart. We love you.

Ry

Even if it's very small, every tiny bit counts.

I've sent you a PM Angie. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

(((((((((( Angie ))))))))))))))

We're very close to the amount needed... I'll add up all the donations this morning and tell you how much I've received so far. I can't believe everyone's generousity!!! Thank you all so much for pulling together and offering to help out a fellow member... It really shows how much we do care about one another.

If you haven't yet put your $2 or $5 in, please take a moment to do so (only if you have it, of course -- don't donate if you don't have the money and please don't feel bad if you can't....)

DocJohn

i'm in!......what a wonderful group of people!

To the most BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE in the world
THANK YOU there are no words to say what I'm feeling right now
I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH
Like Doc said those who couldn't donate just send your love and prayers, there also needed
Angie

Doc- please let us know when you can. i can donate more if needed. ((((Angie)))) my thoughts and prayers are with you.