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What will happen during an eviction?

A marshal or sheriff can only evict you with permission of the court. A marshal will make all the tenants leave the apartment and change the locks.

What happens during an eviction?

The marshal will have id and presents proof of a warrant of eviction. The marshal can use force to enter the apartment if you refuse to let him in. They may do...

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If the marshal is at my apartment, do I have time to go to court?

Collect your id, wallet, medications and personal items, legal papers and small valuables. Go to court and file a post eviction OSC. The judge can order the landlord to leave your things...

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Someone who lives in my home is disabled or elderly.

Send proof to the marshal’s office. If the marshal is at the door, show proof immediately. Their office is required to notify Adult Protective Services. APS should evaluate you, this can delay...

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Can I get back into the apartment after I have been evicted?

Maybe. Go to court right away. File a post eviction order to show cause. Ask for access to get your belongings. Show proof that you will have the money. Ask for access...

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If I stopped the marshal’s notice, can they still evict me?

After you serve the order to show cause on the marshal, he or she cannot evict you until after the next court date. In the hearing, you will get a written decision....

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Who can evict me from my apartment?

A city marshal or sheriff can evict you by law. A marshal or sheriff will have a badge and knock on your door. The marshal must serve you a notice before evicting...

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When can the marshal evict me?

You must first be served with a marshal’s notice. It will include your court index number, the marshal’s name, address, and phone number and the date that the notice was served on...

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What is an illegal eviction?

When someone other than the marshal or sheriff locks you out AND you were in the apartment for more than 30 days OR you paid rent for the apartment OR had a...

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What is a constructive eviction?

When the landlord or management intentionally cuts off your heat, water, electricity, or does something else to block you from entering or using your apartment. If your landlord does this, first call...

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