Can Ibe evicted for a pet that I haven’t had in over a month?
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Can Ibe evicted for a pet that I haven’t had in over a month?
Once the landlord gave me notice I paid them a $50 retainer and got rid of the dog. I haven’t received any court papers yet but talked to the landlord today who was incredibly rude and told me it would be settled in court because they have 3 witnesses seeing the dog at my apartment. But they dog hasn’t been here. I’ve even asked them to come look themselves but they refuse they want to go to court. What should I do?
Asked on November 30, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Arizona
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you have been threatened by your landlord with eviction over claims that you have a dog in your rental when you do not, I would write your landlord a letter stating forth your position keeping a copy for future reference and need.
In the letter I would also ask for information as to the three (3) witnesses who supposedly saw a dog at your unit within the past month as to their names, telephone numbers and addresses. Other than the above, there is nothing really what you can do but wait and see what your landlord plans on doing concerning you and your ability to continue living in your rental.
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