Being served an eviction notice doesn’t mean you have to leave immediately. You have legal rights, and here’s how to protect them: ✅ 1. Understand the Eviction Type Pay-or-quit notice : For unpaid rent Cure-or-quit notice : For lease violations No-fault notice : For owner use, renovations, etc. ✅ 2. Review the Lease and Notice Check the lease terms and whether the landlord followed the proper legal process. Any violation on their part can help your case. ✅ 3. Respond on Time In most states, you have 3 to 10 days to respond. If you ignore the notice, you could lose automatically. ✅ 4. Prepare for Court You may have a hearing in housing court. Bring: The lease Rent receipts Photos/emails proving your claims ✅ 5. Legal Defenses to Eviction Landlord did not maintain habitable conditions Retaliatory eviction Discrimination ✅ 6. Seek Legal Aid Look for local tenant advocacy organizations or free legal clinics. Conclusion: Evictions c...
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a U.S. immigration status offered to nationals of certain countries affected by conflict, disaster, or other temporary conditions. TPS allows eligible individuals to stay and work legally in the U.S. for a designated period. You may qualify if: Your country is on the DHS TPS list You were physically present in the U.S. when TPS was designated You meet registration deadlines and background checks TPS does not lead directly to permanent residency but can be renewed while the home country remains unsafe.