Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Pennsylvania
do i have to pay back rent when evicted?
i was just judged against for recovery of real property. i was 2 months behind on rent after losing my job.i have found a place to go and am wondering what about the judgement for the back rent as well. will i have to pay this and if so what can i do when i cannot to pay this back rent???
Asked on 5/25/09, 10:07 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
John Davidson
Law Office of John A. Davidson
Re: do i have to pay back rent when evicted?
Why wouldn't you have to pay the back rent assuming its part of the judgment?
If a judgment remains unpaid after 30 days they can execute against the judgment and have the sheriff inventory your property and sell it at auction.
{John}
Answered on 5/26/09, 5:19 am