Do I have any right to be notified before I am evicted?

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Do I have any right to be notified before I am evicted?

I live with my fiancee in a house that was owned by her ex-fiancee who had passed away a few years ago. His children from first marriage listed the house for sale and had told her that she could live in the house and maintain it until it is sold. She, 7 months ago became sick with mouth and throat cancer and has been in the hospital; she will be released in about a month or so. I was recently told that the house has sold and I have until next week to move out all of my things and hers or they will pack them up and put it in storage. Do we have any rights to notification before eviction?

Asked on November 18, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Illinois

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

In most cases, each state has a minimum notice requirement to end a lease. Thirty days written notice is typical. If you have not been served with any written notice ending the lease let alone one for a thirty day notice requirement, then the one week notice is not sufficient notice.

I would speak with the person who gave you the notice and let him or her know that one week is not enough under the law of your state and that you need more time to move out. After all, you need to find another place to live.


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