QUESTION
What do I need to do if I received a request for entry of default from my landlord’s attorney?
Asked on Apr 04th, 2014 on Litigation - Michigan
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I’m in a huge eviction case. I never got served unlawful detainer complaint summons until the court clerk sent me a notice in the mail. And that is how I found out and filled my answer. Now I just received a request for entry of default application from my landlord’s attorney. What does this mean? What are they trying to say?
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Defaults are entered if the defendant (you) fails to appear and answer the complaint. Sounds like you have done both. I assume you filed your answer with the court and provided the attorney with a copy. If you have done this, I am not sure the reason. I would check the court files.
Answered on Apr 07th, 2014 at 9:13 AM
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They are saying you didn't answer on time. Chances are the court will deny the request, but you need to be there.
Answered on Apr 07th, 2014 at 9:13 AM
They are saying you took too long to answer and have lost the case.
Answered on Apr 07th, 2014 at 9:13 AM
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Not enough information provided to answer this question. There is no "unlawful detainer" in landlord tenant disputes in Rhode Island. There are two procedures for evictions depending on the ground for eviction ( non-payment of rent or another reason) and the procedures are different for each.
Answered on Apr 07th, 2014 at 9:12 AM
Thomas Edward Gates
You need to retain an attorney. Because you did not respond in time, they got a default judgment. They are using the judgment to evict you.
Answered on Apr 04th, 2014 at 9:23 PM
A default occurs when you do not answer or respond to the complaint. You need to oppose the request for entry of default by informing the court that you filed an answer, and attach a copy of it to your opposition. Make sure that you have a copy with the court's file stamp to prove that you filed it. You also need to prove that you served the answer on the landlord's attorney. If you have not done so already, deliver a copy of the answer to the landlord's attorney. You must oppose the request for entry of default.
Answered on Apr 04th, 2014 at 8:19 PM
James Edward Smith
You need to file a motion to set aside the Default.
Answered on Apr 04th, 2014 at 7:18 PM
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Something is wrong, and they are seeking a judgment because you did not properly answer. Engage an attorney or potentially loose the case.
Answered on Apr 04th, 2014 at 7:15 PM