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Notices and eviction

Notices have strict rules and deadlines.

Read every notice

Notices to pay rent or move out have deadlines. Read them carefully.

Eviction requires court

In general, a landlord must go through the court process to evict. Lockouts and utility shutoffs by landlords are illegal in most places.

Respond to court papers

If you receive court papers, respond by the deadline. Missing it can mean losing automatically.

Get help fast

Contact legal aid as soon as you receive an eviction notice.