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Owe $18K Back Rent From COVID — Landlord Filing Eviction

Started by covid_back_rent_2026 · Nov 16, 2025 · 9 replies
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covid_back_rent_2026OP

Looking for advice on this situation. Owe $18K Back Rent From COVID - Landlord Filing Eviction Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Details: I'm in a situation where I need to understand my legal options. Has anyone dealt with something similar?

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CA_LandlordAttorneyAttorney

Get everything in writing with your landlord. Verbal agreements about repairs, rent reductions, or policy changes are unenforceable in practice even when they're technically legal.

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SarahConsumerRights

The cost of a real estate attorney for a transaction review is tiny compared to the potential downside. For anything over $100K, budget $1-2K for legal review. It's the best insurance you'll buy.

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SarahConsumerRights

The cost of a real estate attorney for a transaction review is tiny compared to the potential downside. For anything over $100K, budget $1-2K for legal review. It's the best insurance you'll buy.

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AttorneyMichaelKAttorney

As a landlord, the most expensive mistake is not documenting the property condition at move-in. A detailed photo walkthrough with timestamps protects both parties and eliminates most deposit disputes.

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LisaT_Employment

As a landlord, the most expensive mistake is not documenting the property condition at move-in. A detailed photo walkthrough with timestamps protects both parties and eliminates most deposit disputes.

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StartupSam

As a landlord, the most expensive mistake is not documenting the property condition at move-in. A detailed photo walkthrough with timestamps protects both parties and eliminates most deposit disputes.

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FL_TenantLaw_AttorneyAttorney

As a landlord, the most expensive mistake is not documenting the property condition at move-in. A detailed photo walkthrough with timestamps protects both parties and eliminates most deposit disputes.

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SarahConsumerRights

As a landlord, the most expensive mistake is not documenting the property condition at move-in. A detailed photo walkthrough with timestamps protects both parties and eliminates most deposit disputes.

CB
covid_back_rent_2026OP

Update: Thanks everyone for the guidance. I consulted with an attorney and we're moving forward. The advice here helped me understand what questions to ask and what to expect. Will update when there's a resolution.

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