Hello. I moved into the Avalon on the Sound Easy Building in New Rochelle in October of 2008. I had a great job, had no problems with making rent and everything was great until October 2009. I got laid off from my job.
I called the Main Avalon office to let them know that things will be rough for a while and I may be late in making payments. They were not to sympathetic.
I quickly fell behind in rent. But paid when I could. Avalon pounded me with late fees and then a got a notice from a lawyer, and the charged me legal fees of $350 for that. I was able to pay enough to have to not go to court.
Still not fining work I got another notice to go to Court, this time I did and they wanted me to have everything paid by December 31st, or they said the eviction process will start. They are also charging me more legal fees of over $1000 for the Court appearence. My lease expires on January 17th.
I still don't have the money as I have been unable to find a job yet. With late fees and legal fees I do owe over $3,000. ANd am still job hunting everyday.
I am not sure where I can go, how long will it take them to actually evict me? My lease expires on January 17th, can I be forced out on that date?
How much time do I really have?
How does the eviction process work?
Any help is appreciated,
DA