Received an eviction claim? What you can do now
An eviction claim is a shock, but no reason to panic and certainly not to do nothing. What matters is that you respond on time and know your protection options. Sometimes the termination can even still be averted.
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What you should do now
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1. Meet deadlines
Respond to the claim on time; do not let hearings and pleadings lapse.
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2. Check the termination
Was the termination valid (form, grounds, notice period)? The eviction can fail on that.
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3. Use the grace period
In case of payment arrears, full back payment within the grace period can cure the termination without notice.
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4. Eviction/enforcement protection
Apply for an eviction period and, in cases of special hardship, enforcement protection (§§ 721, 765a ZPO).
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I do not respond to the eviction claim?
Then a default judgment looms, with which the landlord can enforce the eviction. So be sure to respond on time. In parallel, have it checked whether the termination was valid; if it is not, the eviction claim can be dismissed. Get legal support as early as possible.
Can I still avert the eviction?
In the case of termination without notice due to payment arrears, full back payment within the statutory grace period can render the termination invalid. You can also apply for an eviction period and, in cases of special hardship, enforcement protection (§§ 721, 765a ZPO). Whether that applies in your case should be checked by a lawyer.
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General information for self-help, not legal advice (RDG). In case of a high loss or uncertainty: contact a consumer advice center or a lawyer.