What to do if my apartment was resently burglarized and a week later I got an eviction notice?

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What to do if my apartment was resently burglarized and a week later I got an eviction notice?

I’m a single mother. I have lived in my residence for 3 years with no problems of any kind. I live in subsidized housing. My landlord claims along with the stuff that was stolen was also some drugs that I reported to her which is a bold face lie. I have my police report which doesn’t state anything about drugs I was robbed by a person who used to be my bestfriend. I feel like I’m being discriminated against because I’m a black women.

Asked on March 27, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Minnesota

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

I am so sorry for your situation.  What, may I ask, is the legal basis for the notice of eviction?  You should go and seek help from a tenant's rights group.  Once you fail to vacate then the landlord will start a proceeding against you.  At that time you can raise various affirmative defense based upon the claims made in the suit and the facts of the case.  It is hard in this type of forum to give more than general guidance.  Good luck.


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