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Submitting a fraudulent lease agreement to court is illegal in Hobbs, New Mexico. To dismiss your eviction case, gather evidence proving the leases falsity and file a motion to dismiss. If your hearing is soon, you can also file a motion for continuance, citing legitimate reasons like commitments to your childs school event. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.Full Conversation
If my landlord made a fraudulent lease agreement to give to the court to evict me is that legal
Hello Jacki, a landlord submitting a fraudulent lease agreement to a court is generally illegal. However, laws vary depending on your location. Could you please tell me where you are located?
Hobbs New Mexico
In Hobbs, New Mexico:
- It's illegal for a landlord to submit a fraudulent lease agreement to court.
- This could be considered fraud or perjury.
You may want to consult a local attorney.
How would I go about asking the judge to dismiss my eviction case that the lease agreement that was presented is fraudulent
In Hobbs, New Mexico, you can do the following to ask for a dismissal:
- Gather proof the lease agreement is fraudulent.
- File a motion to dismiss with the court.
- In the motion, include your evidence and explain the situation.
Lea County Magistrate Court, Division II (Hobbs)
Phone:(*) *-*
Address: * W Broadway St, Hobbs, NM *
Website: www.nmcourts.gov I've already lost my eviction case didn't have an appeal hearing coming up soon I'm wanting to file a motion to dismiss the case I don't know how to ask the judge to dismiss it due to the fact that the lease agreement presented by of my landlord was false and fraudulent
To present your case for dismissal:
- Draft a motion to dismiss highlighting the fraudulent lease.
- Attach evidence proving its falsity.
- Submit this to your appeal hearing.
Lea County Magistrate Court, Division II (Hobbs)
Phone:(*) *-*
Address: * W Broadway St, Hobbs, NM *
Website: www.nmcourts.gov I have already went to magistrate and appealed to the higher Court and am wanting to file the motion to dismiss the case due to it not be invalid how would I ask the judge to dismiss that in the district court for fraudulent lease agreement presented by the landlord for the eviction case
To ask the judge to dismiss the case in the district court:
- Draft a motion to dismiss, stating the lease is fraudulent.
- Include all supporting evidence.
- Submit the motion at the district court.
Fifth Judicial District Court, Lea County
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * N Main Ave, Lovington, NM *
Website: www.nmcourts.gov
I can prove that the lease agreement that my landlord submitted was fraudulent and it does not have my signature on it he signed my name but he did note that the original was signed by me which is not true there is no lease agreement what are my chances of it getting dismissed for that fact
In New Mexico:
- If you can prove the lease agreement is fraudulent, it strengthens your case.
- The court will consider your evidence and the landlord's response before making a decision.
- It's important to consult with a local attorney for personalized advice.
I have attempted to get any legal assistance and been unable to do so at this point my hearing is in 5 days and I am scared to death I was going to ask the judge to dismiss also I was going to file a motion for continuance in case it doesn't get dismissed because it's on Halloween and I have obligated myself to my child's Elementary School for the holiday is this acceptable for the court or should I not ask for this continuance
In New Mexico:
- Courts generally accept legitimate reasons for continuance.
- Commitments, like your child's event, could be considered.
- File a motion for continuance ASAP.
- Include the reason for the request in your motion.
Remember to consult with a local attorney for personalized advice.
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