How Do You Stop An Eviction Notice?
Evictions are always stressful and rarely expected. As such, there is little you can do to prevent a notice (except paying the rent in time). Once you have received an eviction notice, however, there are a series of legal steps you can take to stop the process and ensure that you retain your living quarters. Try to settle the dispute with your landlord. Depending on the reasons for eviction, this may mean having to pay past due rent or complying with requirements such as not having guests over anymore. Any new agreement should be put in writing to prevent future misunderstandings, and you may have to pay any fees (such as marshal or filing fees) incurred by the landlord. File an Appearance Form if you have received an official summons, rather than simply a notice. This must be done by visiting the courthouse where the eviction was filed (the address will be noted in the summons you receive) and will serve as your intention of fighting the eviction. If you don’t file, you have no chance
