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==The Mythical Staged Eviction: Fact Meets Fiction== | ==The Mythical Staged Eviction: Fact Meets Fiction== | ||
In a typical eviction where a tenant fails to pay rent, a landlord would initiate a dispossessory action with the court on grounds of “nonpayment” of rent. And if the tenant comes up with the money owed, the landlord would drop the case and everyone moves on as before the case was filed. So what exactly is a “staged eviction”? We consulted with Jackson’s attorney and here was his explanation. | In a typical eviction where a tenant fails to pay rent, a landlord would initiate a dispossessory action with the court on grounds of “nonpayment” of rent. And if the tenant comes up with the money owed, the landlord would drop the case and everyone moves on as before the case was filed. So what exactly is a “staged eviction”? We consulted with Jackson’s attorney, Matthew D. McMaster and here was his explanation. | ||
A “staged eviction” is when a landlord uses court procedures to remove a paying tenant by underhanded means. And if you have either (a) an unprepared tenant or (b) a corrupt or simply incompetent judge, a property owner acting in bad faith could easily be successful in his or her endeavor. | A “staged eviction” is when a landlord uses court procedures to remove a paying tenant by underhanded means. And if you have either (a) an unprepared tenant or (b) a corrupt or simply incompetent judge, a property owner acting in bad faith could easily be successful in his or her endeavor. | ||
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