Summary
The user is a retired, disabled individual struggling to pay rent after the loss of their father who was previously assisting with payments. They are concerned about potential eviction and the impact on their credit. They are located in Grayson County, Kentucky and are currently in the process of negotiating a new lease with their landlord. The user is aware of local assistance programs but has not yet sought help from them. They have also had an unsuccessful application with Section 8. The user is advised to discuss their financial situation with their landlord and explore potential solutions such as a rent reduction or payment plan. They are also advised to seek legal advice to understand their rights and options.Full Conversation
i have lost some income, now hard to make rent plenty, I have to have a court order and eviction, before I can get help, I’m trying really hard to fix my credit, this will hurt me if I have to do it that way
What kind of help are you seeking? Are you looking for legal advice on eviction or financial assistance programs?
Should I have to get that far behind before I can hey assistamce
What state are you located in? This will help me provide accurate information about eviction laws and financial assistance programs in your area.
ky
What is your exact location in Kentucky? This will help me provide you with the contact details of the nearest court and local assistance programs.
grayson co *
What is the duration for which you have been unable to pay your rent?
In Kentucky:
- Landlords must give a *-day notice for nonpayment of rent.
- Grayson County District Court: * Public Square, Leitchfield, KY *, Phone: (*) *-*.
im not there just yet, see my dad was paying my rent , I cared for him, now he has passed
I'm sorry for your loss, ****. Are you currently seeking legal advice on how to avoid eviction or looking for financial assistance programs?
yes
What is your current employment status? This will help me provide information on potential financial assistance programs.
im retired, disabled on my own
Are you currently receiving any form of disability benefits or retirement income?
i get * a mo disl
What is the monthly rent you are required to pay?
*
What is the duration of your lease agreement?
her husband just died also, she’s in duration to writing up new leases
What are the terms being discussed for the new lease? This will help me provide information on lease agreements in Kentucky.
we haven’t yet, she took over her husband rental business
What is the nature of your relationship with the new landlord?
good friends
What is the expected timeline for the new lease agreement discussions?
i will get it by the end of this week
What are your expectations or concerns regarding the new lease agreement?
i don’t want to have to move, and don’t want to put her in that position that she has to evict me or go to coury
Have you discussed your financial situation with your landlord and explored possible solutions together?
not yet, wasn’t sure if I needed to , or let it get to that point, don’t know if there’s any other way
Have you considered seeking help from local assistance programs or charities before discussing your financial situation with your landlord?
i get help with utilites (some) and food stamps
Have you explored rental assistance programs in Grayson County, Kentucky?
that team ky is all I know of
Are you aware of the eviction prevention programs like the Team Kentucky Fund or the Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Fund?
they are the ones that have to have a court order to get me help
Have you tried reaching out to the Community Action of Southern Kentucky for rental assistance? They might be able to help without a court order.
yes, they are not very helpful here, I have looked for a higher up person to decide this , hard to find
Have you considered discussing a possible rent reduction or payment plan with your landlord given your current financial situation?
no I have not
Would you be comfortable discussing your financial situation with your landlord to potentially negotiate a rent reduction or payment plan?
yes, I will have to
What is the best way to contact your landlord? This will help you to initiate a conversation about your financial situation and potential solutions.
i have also talked with section eight, they closed my application, don’t know why
my landlords , by phone
Have you considered seeking legal advice to understand your rights and options regarding your Section * application?
dont know who to contavt
no
which one
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