If I pay my past due rent can my landlord still make me move?
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If I pay my past due rent can my landlord still make me move?
I am currently past due on my rent but I have spoken to my landlord and explain my situation and so I told him that I will pay my past due rent on the 19th of this month that was a couple of weeks ago when we had this conversation. But to day in the mail I received court papers from my landlord asking my family and I to move. So I am wondering if I pay every off will I still have to go to court and move out or what is my options in the matter?
Asked on August 17, 2011 Virginia
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
It appears that the paperwork you received in the mail from your landlord was a notice of eviction telling you that he wants you and your family to vacate the rented unit you have with him. The papers most likely are not the summons and complaint regarding a lawsuit if they were mailed to you since a summons and complaint are typically served personally upon a person.
Given the apparent notice of eviction mailed to you, it seems that your landlord wants you to vacate the premises. You need to carefully read the paers you received in the mail to fully understand their significance.
In all likelihood, even if you pay past due rent after receiving the eviction papers (unless the papers are a 3 day notice to pay or quit), you will still need to move.
To be sure, you need to consult with a landlord tenant lawyer.
Good luck.
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