Eviction notice question

[ATL Golfer]

If you already moved out, you can skip it.

The LL will have the proof he needs to show you skipped on rent and can file his judgment.

There is nothing you can do to stop that by showing up if you indeed skipped out on rent.

I have an eviction hearing tomorrow as well. I'm the LL. I've been a handful of times now and have a fairly good understanding of what goes down.

You have no worries from the standpoint of having to be there. In my opinion I wouldn't waste my time if I was in your shoes.

[netdragon]

Originally Posted by ATL Golfer

There is nothing you can do to stop that by showing up if you indeed skipped out on rent.

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You have no worries from the standpoint of having to be there. In my opinion I wouldn't waste my time if I was in your shoes.

This is not true, and you should go. You should at least look at what the plaintiff has put on his/her filing. If it's too high, you should definitely go otherwise you'll get a default judgement against you for that amount. If not, going may help you anyway: If the landlord has impeccable records, and they are accurate, then you'd be correct. However, landlords are not always as organized as you'd think. If the landlord's proof is faulty, or the books are wrong due to errors, the judge may miss it. By not being there, the judgement can be much higher. Bring your own proof (bank records, cancelled checks, etc) if you can, but otherwise if it's your word against his/hers, the defendant will get the benefit of the doubt from the judge unless the defendant's testimony seems to be full of holes.

As I mentioned, I'm a landlord on the side. I have evicted multiple people. I have sat through other peoples' hearings because of that, not just my own, since many hearings occur at the same time.

[ATL Golfer]

Originally Posted by netdragon

This is not true, and you should go. You should at least look at what the plaintiff has put on his/her filing. If it's too high, you should definitely go otherwise you'll get a default judgement against you for that amount. If not, going may help you anyway: If the landlord has impeccable records, and they are accurate, then you'd be correct. However, landlords are not always as organized as you'd think. If the landlord's proof is faulty, or the books are wrong due to errors, the judge may miss it. By not being there, the judgement can be much higher. Bring your own proof (bank records, cancelled checks, etc) if you can, but otherwise if it's your word against his/hers, the defendant will get the benefit of the doubt from the judge unless the defendant's testimony seems to be full of holes.

As I mentioned, I'm a landlord on the side. I have evicted multiple people. I have sat through other peoples' hearings because of that, not just my own, since many hearings occur at the same time.

The only thing he has to worry about is if they put an amount too high. However, that amount is clearly outlined on the Dispossessory Notice the defendant received PRIOR to this court date. He can see the amount. If he agrees that is what he owes, skip court. If the landlord put $1,000,000 down, he can go to challenge.

And lets be honest, OP isn't got to pay to clear judgement whether it is $1500 or $1,000,000.

Since he didn't bring up the back due amt, I can assume his dispossessory notice is correct. Therefor no reason to show. Its obvious the OP isn't worried about the amount owed, but rather having to go to jail for a no show.

I'm a landlord too. I have an dispossessory hearing in one hour.

[netdragon]

Originally Posted by ATL Golfer

I'm a landlord too. I have an dispossessory hearing in one hour.

Sounds like fun. I hope it went well for you.

You're right. As you said, since he didn't bring up that it was wrong, it's probably correct.

[DONNIEANDDONNA417]

Im sorry to hear about your eviction as well and I hope everything works out. But I know how it is to make a living in Atlanta. You live in an apartment...if you are one day late...they charge you whatever for a late fee...then charge you every day that you are late. Triple charge YOU for what the landlord pays for a warrant fee. Even if you did want to work something out you just can't afford it. Not to mention your your utility bills are still coming. They could be just as much as your rent. My son went through this until he finally gave up and had to move.

My suggestion is don't worry about going to court, find another apartment very soon before it affects your credit.

May god bless you