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Eviction by Lady (Pa) on October 17, 2014 @08:54

                              
Two weeks before the eviction court date, tenant calls state housing inspector for repairs she didn't disclose. Should the repairs which are non-hazardous be made prior to court, or can they be completed after tenant is evicted? Will judge not evict for non-payment when tenant didn't disclose needed repairs?
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Re: Eviction by Katiekate (New York) on October 17, 2014 @09:37 [ Reply ]
This is the old game....suddenly the deadbeat tenant finds all sorts of problems to try to justify not paying the rent.

Get a copy of the report from the housing inspector. put your request for the copy in writing and keep a copy of it. it could take them more than 2 weeks just to mail you a copy! if you get that info...then I would arrange someone to come and give you an estimate,,,drag it out as much as you can. Then have the estimate on hand if you need to show it in court. I would not do non-habitability repairs until after the tenant is out.


Re: Eviction by Nicole (PA) on October 17, 2014 @13:37 [ Reply ]
"...Two weeks before the eviction court date..."

your hearing must be scheduled between 7 and 15 days after filing the complaint. did she call when she was served? No matter ... she hasn't followed correct procedure regarding giving you notice of the repairs and then placing the monies in escrow with the court so you will win.

Unlike other states, unpaid rent is evictable in Pennsylvania ... "reasons" don't matter unless they've complied with the statutes and 99.999% of them won't.

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