Court Date Rent Issue

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In West Virginia, if youre facing an eviction lawsuit, you have the right to appear in court and defend yourself. Landlords may agree to a payment plan, but its not mandated by law. You can request the judge for more time to pay the rent, though its at the judges discretion. Consult a local attorney for precise advice.

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I have a court date tomorrow is a magistrate court due to my rent not being paid
Hello ****, could you please share which country or state you're located in? This will help me provide you with the most relevant legal information.
United States, West Virginia
Hello ****, in West Virginia, if you're facing an eviction lawsuit:
- You have the right to appear in court and defend yourself.
- You may be able to negotiate a payment plan.
- Legal Aid of West Virginia might provide assistance.
Please consult a local attorney for precise advice.
Does west virigna do payment plans for rent?
Yes, ****, in West Virginia, landlords may agree to a payment plan for rent. However, it's not mandated by law. It's advised to get any agreement in writing.
Is it possible to ask the judge for a few more days to fully pay the rent?
Yes, ****, in an eviction proceeding, you can request the judge for more time to pay the rent. However, granting this is at the judge's discretion. It's recommended to consult with a local attorney to discuss this approach.