{"id":17584,"date":"2021-09-01T10:40:45","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T14:40:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crisisassistance.org\/?p=17584"},"modified":"2022-11-18T15:48:01","modified_gmt":"2022-11-18T20:48:01","slug":"eviction-know-your-rights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crisisassistance.org\/2021\/09\/01\/eviction-know-your-rights\/","title":{"rendered":"Eviction: Know Your Rights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Updated November 18, 2022<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eviction.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s an ugly word that connotes anxiety, despair, and homelessness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, unfortunately, it\u2019s a word that features in the mealtime discussions of many families in our community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After being suspended for many months as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, eviction proceedings have been underway in Mecklenburg County for almost a year.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the\u00a0thousands of families facing\u00a0potential homelessness are\u00a0our most vulnerable neighbors, many of whom were served at Crisis Assistance Ministry\u00a0long\u00a0before anyone had heard of COVID-19.\u00a0But now,\u00a0many who felt financially secure are\u00a0suddenly experiencing the\u00a0reality of\u00a0not being able to pay rent.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being served with a summons to eviction court\u00a0is panic-inducing.\u00a0If you or someone you know\u00a0receives\u00a0court papers like the one below, the best advice is to\u00a0stay calm,\u00a0learn the process, and know your rights<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Educated<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is important information for anyone facing possible eviction and is useful for anyone who works with clients who may be facing eviction.\u00a0State\u00a0and federal assistance programs and\u00a0eviction moratoriums relating to the Covid-19 pandemic have expired, and assistance programs still available\u00a0change rapidly. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legal Aid of North Carolina<\/strong> offers an online webinar <\/span>Avoiding Eviction: Know Your Rights<\/strong> explaining the eviction process, tenants’ rights, and how tenants can best protect themselves in court.During the webinars, Legal Aid of North Carolina will discuss the rights and resources that can help you stay in your home or assist others with staying in their homes. These housing information sessions will be followed by Q&A with a volunteer lawyer. Understanding the eviction process, and your rights and resources are key in helping keep you in your home!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Webinars will be presented on:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Monday, November 28, 2022<\/a>\u00a0(12:00 PM\u00a0\u2013\u00a01:00 PM)<\/p>Monday, December 26, 2022<\/a>\u00a0(12:00 PM\u00a0\u2013\u00a01:00 PM)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday, January 30, 2023<\/a>\u00a0(12:00 PM\u00a0\u2013\u00a01:00 PM)<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday, February 27, 2023<\/a> (12:00 PM \u2013 1:00 PM)<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Keep in mind, landlords generally do not want to evict their tenants.<\/strong> Reaching a compromise is the best way to keep tenants housed and landlords in business. Everyone who is served a court summons for eviction is encouraged to pursue mediation.\u202f Contact the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Dispute Settlement Program<\/a> or call the Landlord-Tenant Line at 704-336-5330. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Eviction Process:\u202f Six Key Points <\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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1. Landlords must follow a formal, legal process for eviction. <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n