Eviction Extension Request Guide

Summary

You have a strong case for requesting an extension on your eviction due to disabilities and the current eviction backlog. Key points to include in your letter are your current housing situation, the impact of your disabilities, reliance on community assistance, potential costs and delays for the landlord if eviction is pursued, and previous rent assistance issues. Emphasize the need for more time to complete the move-out process and assure the landlord of your efforts to vacate by the end of November.

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◦ Our main priority right now is us getting all of our belongings removed from inside and outside the house, cleaning, lawn mowed and yard work, And while this is what we’ve been working towards and to accomplish by that date, we had a lot of obstacles and challenges, and struggled to do it in time. We both have severe disabilities, making it difficult to even do simple everyday tasks. I struggle to walk and require the use of a cane or crutches sometimes even need a walker to get around, I have severe carpal tunnel in both hands and currently need surgery, it’s extremely painful and affects the function and my ability to use my hands regularly and normally. Which has also affected my ability to help as much as I want and need to with packing, cleaning, yard work, moving, etc. Nobody was available to help us with what we needed in the last few weeks. It’s just us. And we definitely need help with moving stuff out. All that being said, our concern is that we won’t be able to accomplish everything within only * weeks. We’ll request help and make those arrangements and schedule the times and appts asap but that also depends on availability and may be not be possible within such a short timeframe. We don’t feel it’s possible to do everything within that short timeframe. We’re mostly relying a lot on help from community and non profit organizations, agencies, services and programs. It’s an effort and takes some time to get everything approved, and scheduled, and according to their own schedules, times and availability. Please know that this isn’t something we want or to even ask of you. But in order to get everything done we need until the end of November and we promise to make every effort to be out before then if we’re able. Otherwise with only two weeks, we can’t be sure to get moved out and everything done by then. We don’t want to put you in another horrible situation, especially one where United Way decided to conduct an audit regarding the rent assistance payment you received
It seems you have a strong case for requesting an extension. Here's a draft for your letter:
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Dear [Landlord's Name],
We hope this message finds you well. We deeply appreciate your willingness to extend our move-out date to November 15th. However, due to our severe disabilities and the challenges we've faced, we urgently request an extension until November 30th.
Key Points:
- Disabilities: We both have severe disabilities that significantly limit our ability to complete the move-out process within the current timeframe.
- Housing Situation: We are awaiting confirmation from the Seattle Housing Authority and have been on the waitlist for two years. This process is almost complete, but we need more time.
- Community Assistance: We rely on community and nonprofit organizations for help, which takes time to arrange and schedule.
- Potential Costs and Delays: Pursuing an eviction could result in significant costs and delays due to the current backlog at the sheriff's office. We would likely be moved out before eviction is completed.
- Previous Rent Assistance Issue: There was an issue with the amount of back rent stated when you filled out the rent assistance form.
We promise to make every effort to be out by the end of November ifgranted the extension.
Thank you for your understanding and consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Names]
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