I have a strange situation and I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice. My boyfriend and I moved into an apartment in March, 2002. He was the only name on the lease. In June, 2002, he left town without telling me and didn't pay June's rent. I scrounged the $2,000 to pay the rent for June and received a receipt from the landlord. I can't afford the rent on a continual basis and am in the process of trying to find another place to live (I think we all know how difficult that is in this city). The landlord is telling me that I have to get out of the apartment. If I'm not mistaken, I'm considered a legal tenant if I've been there 30 days. I assume the June rent receipt would be enough as well as mail that I've received at home.
I guess my question is, do I need to worry about being thrown out? And if so, how long would it take to get me evicted. I am making a concerted effort to find a place, but the going is slow.
Any advice? Thanks for any help.