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What to Do If You Received an Dispossessory Warrant (Eviction Notice)
Has your landlord asked you to move out before you received the eviction notice?
Yes.
Did your landlord try to force you leave with threats?
No.
Did your landlord try to force you to leave by preventing you from using the premises?
(Example: Having the locks changed)
No.
How did you receive your eviction notice?
It was hand delivered by an officer of the law to me or someone that lives with me.
You have
7 days
from the date of service to file your answer with the magistrate court. If the 7th day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or government holiday then your answer will be due on the following business day.
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It was posted on my door or mailed to me at another residence.
Unless you file an answer the court can not likely award your landlord money. If you are being evicted for nonpayment of rent you should quickly
seek legal advice.
It might not be in your best interest to file in court.
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I was told by my landlord.
If you were not
properly served the dispossessory warrant, there might not be a case against you. Verify this with the court within
7 days.
Yes.
Yes.
You may have been the victim of a "self-help eviction" and you should
seek legal advice
.
No.
You should include this in your answer.