An eviction officer is scheduled or I missed housing court

More real estate and housing situations

• I received eviction papers Identify whether you have a preliminary notice, filed court case, judgment, or enforcement notice.
• An inspection found major problems Read the inspection contingency and notice deadline immediately.
• Property taxes, condo fees or other liens are overdue These obligations can threaten ownership through processes different from mortgage foreclosure.
• I need a disability-related housing accommodation An accommodation request is different from an ordinary preference or pet exception; applicable law and facts matter.
• I received a foreclosure complaint or sale notice Treat the legal case and loss-mitigation application as separate tracks with separate deadlines.
• My landlord changed the locks or shut off utilities A landlord generally cannot use self-help to evict a residential tenant. Seek prompt emergency housing/legal assistance.
• I applied for a mortgage modification but keep getting notices Keep a complete application record and check whether any legal or sale deadline remains active.
• The building is being sold, converted or foreclosed Review the actual notice and property-specific tenant protections promptly.

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