Got an eviction notice?
What the notice means, the dates that matter, and where to get free help.
- Don't ignore it, and don't move out yet. A notice is not an eviction. In most places only a court can order you out, and only a sheriff or marshal can carry it out.
- Find the dates. Write down the date you got the notice, the date it gives, and any court date. Missing a court date can lose the case automatically.
- Keep paying what you can, with proof. Pay by check or money order and keep receipts, unless a lawyer tells you otherwise.
- Photograph repair problems. Mold, no heat or leaks can matter. Take dated photos and keep copies of repair requests.
- Look for emergency rental help. Many cities and states run rental assistance programs. Official source
- Get free legal help if you qualify. Legal aid groups and some cities give tenants a free lawyer. Search your state's legal aid site. Official source
- If many tenants have the same problem. Neighbors in the same building can join a Pool so one firm takes on the landlord for everyone.
Important information
- Advicey.com is an advertising marketplace. It is not a law firm or a lawyer referral service, and it does not give legal advice.
- Using Advicey does not create an attorney-client relationship. A relationship exists only if you and a firm sign a retainer.
- Bid cards and firm profiles are Attorney Advertising. Placement is paid. Advicey does not recommend, rate or endorse any lawyer.
- No result is promised. Fee amounts, savings figures and examples are illustrations, not predictions. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
- Availability, fee types and features vary by state. Some states are not open yet.
- Legal deadlines can be short. If you think you have a claim, talk to a lawyer promptly.