Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities

questions & answers

Question: If I just signed a year's lease and we get evicted this month, am I responsible for paying the other 11 month's rent?

Answer: If the eviction is for unpaid rent, 1. the tenant has the right to reinstate the rental agreement by paying the rent due, in full, and any reasonable late fees set out in the lease. Taking this action will avoid eviction if done before the complaint is filed. 2. The tenant has the right to reinstate the rental agreement after the complaint has been filed but before a judgment is entered by paying the rent due, in full, any reasonable late fees set out in the lease, the landlord’s costs and attorney fees. If the tenant does so before a judgment is entered, he can avoid eviction. 3. The tenant does not have a right to reinstate the rental agreement after a judgment has been entered. The landlord has sole discretion over this. The tenant is not responsible for the remainder of the rent once an eviction has taken place, however the tenant is still responsible for any unpaid amount incurred prior to the eviction.