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mcmertz · Nov 30, 2008, 05:38 PM

I am facing being evicted from my apartment right now. I recently became unemployed and am late on rent. I have a 3-year old daughter, and it is getting to be winter, cold, and snowy out. We all ready have had 2 snow storms, so we have snow on the ground. I live in NH. Can I be evicted?

N0help4u · Nov 30, 2008, 05:42 PM

Most states have gotten stricter with who can not be evicted and small children do not seem to make a difference, winter does not even make a difference. I am pretty sure that if you pay up by the eviction date then they can not evict you.
You can appeal it and see if that buys you any time. I have known women with kids that appeal the eviction and get more time.

If I am wrong about this as far as your state I hope somebody answers you with the law that is right for your state.

Fr_Chuck · Nov 30, 2008, 06:16 PM

Remember unless you are renting from a government housing, the place you rent from is a business, if you are not paying, they can not pay their mortgage or taxes or up keep. Or make a profit which is their right.

So why should they have to let you stay free? Why should you be taking money out of their pocket?

I do feel sorry for you, but you may get a extra 30 days or something ( but will owe them the rent for it, which they can sue and get a judgement against you)

But beyond slowing it up for a few weeks, you will be evicted.

ScottGem · Nov 30, 2008, 06:21 PM

As Chuck said rental property is a business. Your landlord has a mortgage to pay, taxes, maintenance, etc. He may not be able to afford to carry you.

You need to talk to your local social services agency about how best to deal with this. They may be able to find you temp housing or subsidize your rent or something.

N0help4u · Nov 30, 2008, 06:22 PM

If worst comes to worst and you are evicted and nowhere to go there are shelters that you can go to such as the Salvation Army.
They will let you and your daughter stay for awhile and help you look for a job, babysitting and a place to live.
As soon as possible you should go to HUD, Salvation Army and Catholic Charities and any organizations that might be able to help pay a months rent or a months gas or electric. If they can't help they can refer you to ones that will help because they have a network list of places that help. Welfare should even be able to suggest places that will help.
There are programs that will help you. When you stay at a place like the Salvation Army they tend to get you to the top of lists that can help.