Unlawful Eviction Legal Rights

Summary

The user, a resident of Pennsylvania, was evicted without receiving a 30-day written notice, which is required by law in both Pennsylvania and Ohio. The user was advised to contact their local court for assistance as this could be considered an illegal eviction.

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Jami
Nice to meet you, Jami. Could you please describe the legal issue you're facing?
Wrongfully evicted with a disabled child
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Jami. Did you receive any written notice prior to the eviction?
No
In Pennsylvania, landlords must provide written notice before eviction. If you didn't receive one, it might be an illegal eviction. Contact your local court for assistance.
What about in Ohio
In Ohio, landlords must also provide a written notice before eviction. If you didn't receive one, it could be an illegal eviction. Contact your local court in Ohio for assistance.
The only thing I had received was the paperwork stating that I was being evicted and had court on certain day
Did you receive this eviction notice at least 30 days before the eviction date? In Pennsylvania, landlords must provide at least 30 days' notice for eviction.
I went to court September * for the second time and was supposed to be out by September *
Did you receive the eviction notice at least 30 days before your first court appearance? In Pennsylvania, landlords must provide a *-day notice before eviction.
No
In Pennsylvania, landlords must provide a *-day notice before eviction. If you didn't receive this, it could be an illegal eviction. Contact your local court for assistance.