Being evicted but I paid rent

sweetdp4l · #1 Jul 25, 2006, 02:01 PM

my lanlord is taking me to court to evicte me for august rent but she filled the eviction papers on july 19th. im wondering if she is able to do that. i payed all of julys rent but late and also payed the late fee, today when i got the eviction papers they are for 400 dollars more than my rent even is. i need help i called legal aid a million times. and i was also wondering about appling the security deposit to the rent if its only 2 days after the 30 your allowed for written notice

CaptainForest · Jul 25, 2006, 02:14 PM

You can not use your security deposit for rent.

Have her take you to court. Tell the judge you don't have to pay Aug rent until Aug 2 (or whenever your contract states).

No need to worry. Just make sure to start paying your rent on time.

RickJ · Jul 26, 2006, 01:38 AM

What is the landlord saying you owe the money for?



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