I've read some of the posts, and searched the web, but I don't know enough about this...maybe someone can help me out.
I was out of work from Jan-March, during that time I was constantly late with my rent because of the way unemployment pays out. I got continual notices of lateness, etc but always managed to pay.. even though like 30 days late.
I started a new job now in April, but it is a long and expensive commute to get there. Coming off unemployment I'm forced to use what rent money I had to get to work until I can get a check.
Now, I owe March and April rent and tonight some woman handed me a court paper "notice of petition / non payment" ... The property manager said in an email that the 2 months rent was needed to stop the proceeding..
The notice says I have to go to court on the 21st. How much trouble am I in? This will ruin my credit won't it?
If I pay the landlord before the court date, will that save me? Now that this has happened, does a landlord renew a lease or are you assured of being told to leave? ( My lease is up in June )