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l1th1um67
Aug 26, 2008, 02:27 PM
I moved into a friend's home in April of this year, and as the saying goes "you don't really know someone until you've lived with them"... Last week my "friend" decided I was to get off the property by 9-1-08. That was 12 days away at that point. We have no written agreement, I just give my portion of rent and bills... I feel this is unfair, with such short notice.. I've got about 5 days left and I can't find anywhere to go. What can I legally do?
Any help is much appreciated.

LisaB4657
Aug 26, 2008, 02:35 PM
In PA your landlord has to give you at least 15 days notice that your tenancy is terminated. If you haven't moved within those 15 days then your landlord can file a lawsuit for eviction.

If they change the locks, call the police. It's illegal for them to change the locks without a judgment for eviction and a sheriff or constable present.