Question for Landlords and Tenants

KitTkat · ‎11-07-2017

My sister and her family are being evicted from their rental, and although the governor has issued a no eviction order due to Covid, this one is legal because it's on the grounds that the landlord is going to sell the property.

Here's the thing. The eviction notice was set for 60 days, and that final date is Aug. 31. In the past 2 months, there have been few new rentals open in the area and most don't take pets, they have several, so they have found no where to move. They are choosing to stay where they are and "test the process". I've never rented so I don't know the process.

So my question to all renters and landlords, what's going to happen to my sister's family when the landlord learns they haven't moved? Has anyone here ever defied an eviction order? I think they're asking for trouble.

And in case anyone is going to ask, I can't take them in. I care for my mom with severe health issues in a small house with no extra bedrooms. They have 5 children ranging from 0 to 9, and my bro in law hasn't had a job in almost 2 years. Very sad situation.

GenXmuse · ‎05-15-2016

I had to evict two tenants. Went to court and got an order when they didn't vacate and was able to garnish their wages to recover some of the cost. Likely, the landlord will do the same. It will probably buy them some time but they can expert to be served by the sheriff if they are unable to pay. Most landlords have mortgages to pay or use it as income so they are in the same boat as tenant.
The laws vary from state to state and most moratoriums on evictions ended in July.

ROMARY · ‎04-28-2010

I'm thinking that her county government might be able to help her out............find her and her family some type of rental that the gov will assist her with, payment-wise, on a sliding scale. Maybe temporary, maybe permanent.

The best of luck to her.

I really can't imagine the stress that they have right now.

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CrazyDaisy · ‎03-20-2010

It may give them more time but it is not a solution. At some point, at least around here, they will be forcibly removed. The legal proceedings will also follow them making it more difficult to get another rental.

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NicksmomESQ · ‎08-19-2014

If there is a moratorium on evictions in your state I don't think it matters that the property was sold.Your sister should look into that. Perhaps contact Legal Aide.

I've had to evict tenants in the past for non payment of rent. It's a long process.It was difficult enough pre Covid.I can't imagine what it must be like now.

stevieb · ‎03-10-2010

Sounds like a poor choice to me. While granted that sixty days is not a long time, it seems likely some property that accepts pets could have been found had they really tried to do so... I'm unsure of the process and I would imagine it's not immediate, but I have seen the entire contents of some households set out curbside when renters don't pay rent and refuse to leave...

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ROMARY · ‎04-28-2010

p.s. Some states and/or counties are very, very helpful, trying their best to help families with housing.

Again, I encourage her to give them a call Monday morning and explain their situation, mentioning their five children, etc.

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deepwaterdotter · ‎03-09-2010

If at all possible, I would hope they might be able to find care and shelter for the pets. It would make it easier to relocate with just human lives.

MLM21 · ‎04-02-2018

We are going through the same thing. Plus the tenant also has not paid in two months on top of that.

In MD, evictions are expected to start again 1 Sept. We gave the tenant 45 days to move. Your sister was given 60 days to move. Plenty of time to find a place.

Not sure what state they live in. It is not their property in the long run. If the landlord is selling the property and gave plenty of notice..... Also, it sounds like there is more to the story then the landlord is selling the property. If it is legal in their state right now, then it won't work well for them. Esp. if the landlord sale of the house is lets say 1 Sept. Unless it is a condition of the sale that the tenants stay, then having people in the house will impede the sale of the house as they can't sell until they move.

ThinkingOutLoud · ‎05-01-2020

Sounds like they need to get rid of the pets to open up their options and get out of there. Better to leave on their own then have the stress of wondering what's going to happen from day to day.