<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by emsmom92:
Please read eviciton from May 4 and this is my next question. I wrote to the landlord and explained that my sis had written a check before that they had accepted. I apologized for not thinking about the fact that they did not know her and that they had no clue she was my sister. I got the rent money in cash plus late fees. I also, dumb as it may sound, asked them to stop the eviction process. I told them it was an honest error on my part and I meant nothing by it. I also told them all future rent would be in cash and not late. If I was ever late again I would suffer the consequences then. I also told thme how we have lived here for 9 years and there has never been a prolbme until this past year. I wish they would reconsider. My question to you is has this ever happened where a landlord will reconsider? Also when eviciton papers come from the landlord do they have to be legal papers or can they be something they have drawn up. I thank you for your advice. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
My response:
Of course, landlords can reconsider, but from the way you tell it, I don't hold out much hope. Despite your 9 years in the apartment, it seems that the eviction is going to be a "done deal."
The Eviction papers, themselves, don't have to be written on any "official" forms - - they can be handwritten; merely, the Eviction Notice (or 30 day Notice to Vacate) must contain all of the Statutory information that is required by law.
It seems a bit harsh, but I think you have to come to the realization that it's over for you. I hasten to think that there might also be an ulterior motivation - - that is, perhaps the landlord can get more money for the rent if you leave; e.g., are you in a "rent-controlled" apartment? Or, it could simply be that the landlord is tired of dealing with you and your inability to conform to the rules, and it's time again to get that ol' U-Haul truck warmed up.
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