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by Longtimer » Thu Jan 11, 2018 6:08 pm
by Longtimer » Thu Jan 25, 2018 8:25 pm
TenantNet wrote:As for adjournment, well let me just say in 30 years I've not seen an instance where a first appearance goes right to trial. It's almost expected.
TenantNet wrote:Some times the court will give you a date. Other times, often by stipulation, the parties get to pick a date. In the court room look for a large calendar on the wall . . . I often see adjournments of 4-6 weeks.
TenantNet wrote:. . . the first appearance. When you show up for that, if adjourned, most likely by stip, that's when you get to pick, unless the court decides to give you a date. You can speak with the court attorney and ask for a specific date, or agree with your adversary.
BTW, do NOT agree to any stip unless you fully understand what it means. You can have the judge explain it to you. NEVER agree to any stip that has the word "judgment" in it.
Well, I am working on the income issue, but wondering what other defenses would be considered "solid" since having no money is not.TenantNet wrote:To be honest, with not having other solid defenses, I'd work on finding a way to get your income stream back in operation.
by TenantNet » Thu Jan 25, 2018 10:46 pm
by Longtimer » Fri Jan 26, 2018 12:08 am
by TenantNet » Fri Jan 26, 2018 12:31 am
by Longtimer » Fri Jan 26, 2018 12:58 am
by TenantNet » Fri Jan 26, 2018 1:35 am
by Longtimer » Fri Jan 26, 2018 1:44 am
by Longtimer » Tue Feb 20, 2018 5:09 pm
TenantNet wrote:Such deals can be negotiated and are not rare. Depends on many factors.
by TenantNet » Tue Feb 20, 2018 5:33 pm
by Retaliation » Sat Apr 14, 2018 3:02 pm
by Retaliation » Sat Apr 14, 2018 3:14 pm
Longtimer wrote:Hello TenantNet,
So, I was granted the adjournment I asked for and the new court date is in about two weeks.
I also have an appointment scheduled at a free legal clinic in my neighborhood, for next week. I'm still looking for a job and the arrears are piling up. Trying to figure out what I can do.
In an earlier post of mine, I mentioned that someone had told me about negotiating to surrender my apartment if landlord would waive the arrears and grant me several months rent-free to move out. You replied:TenantNet wrote:Such deals can be negotiated and are not rare. Depends on many factors.
I've been trying to research this kind of deal in order to ask the right questions and not waste time at my legal clinic appointment. It may not be rare, but I'm not finding anything online. What is that kind of deal called? It's not a cash buyout, but it would seem to me to be some sort of buyout. Can anyone tell me? Is it the kind of deal a tenant can make pro se, or is a lawyer necessary? (Should this question have its own thread, or should I keep it here?)
Also, what are the possibilities of being granted a second adjournment? Thanks in advance to TenantNet and anyone else who wishes to answer - I'd be grateful for any and all responses!
by TenantNet » Sat Apr 14, 2018 3:53 pm
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