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What to do if you are facing eviction

Eviction protections are expiring across the United States and Canada right now, and millions of people are suddenly finding themselves facing eviction with a pandemic still raging and the start of winter just around the corner. 

Not knowing where you’re going to live next month is an unbelievably scary position to be in, and there are a lot of people out there who are facing this for the first time in their lives. It’s okay to be scared. But it’s also important to start taking steps to deal with this as soon as you realize that might be at risk of eviction. 

As someone who has worked in homelessness and housing advocacy my whole career, here’s what I recommend you do:

Do not leave your home. Many landlords count on their tenants not knowing or understanding their rights, and take advantage of that to try to illegally evict them without following proper procedure. I have seen landlords attempt some flagrantly illegal things during my time working with vulnerable people. Many landlords have been ignoring and violating eviction moratoriums during this pandemic. Don’t fall for it. There is a legal process that has to be followed to evict you, even if your name isn’t on the lease - your landlord cannot simply slip a note under your door ordering you out by the end of the week, no matter what they tell you. Do not leave your home until a judge orders you to do so. You may have a better shot in court than you think you do, and seeing the court process to the very end buys you valuable time to figure out your next move. 

Get a lawyer. Many legal aid societies and law school legal clinics offer free legal assistance for people facing eviction. Having a lawyer can make an enormous difference - one study found that people without lawyers were evicted 65% of the time, compared to just 15% of people who had legal representation. Start calling and contacting legal aid services as soon as your landlord threatens or files eviction - these services often only do intake for new clients on certain days, so it’s a good idea to research these services ahead of time. 

Understand your rights. The protections you have under the law depend on where you live - it’s critical that you take the time to educate yourself about what those protections are. Your area will likely have a Residential Tenancies Act, a Tenant Act, or something along those lines. Look online for information specific to your area. There may also be special protections and procedures in place because of the pandemic. If you live in NYC, for instance, you have a right to free legal counsel if you are facing eviction. Find out what protections you have in your area.

Contact resources in your area. Again, depending on where you live, there are different resources available. There may be a tenant support agency that can connect you to free legal resources directly. You might be eligible for unemployment benefits or emergency income. Your state or city might also have emergency funding or eviction prevention programs in place. NYC, for instance, offers “one shot deal” emergency grants that cover rental arrears for people who are facing eviction due to unexpected crises. You should also look at emergency housing options, community food banks, or other resources that can help you survive this situation. In many cities you can call 211 or 311 to learn more or about resources, or you can go online. 

Attend your eviction hearing. Once you are given a date and time for your eviction hearing, it is critical that you attend. Even if you have not paid rent in several months and you think your case is hopeless, you absolutely must show up for this hearing. If you don’t attend, you will lose by default - if you attend, you may be successful in winning leniency, the opportunity to pay back rent with a payment plan and avoid eviction, or even just a few weeks’ extension on the eviction date so you have more time to come up with a plan. Attend your hearing. 

Have a back-up plan. Even with legal aid resources on your side, you have to prepare for the possibility that you might not be able to fight your eviction. Buy yourself as much time as you can, and use that time to start researching possible options. Is there a cheaper room for rent that you can afford with your unemployment benefits? Do you know anyone you can stay with? Are there any housing non-profits in your area that can help? Do you have any leads on employment in the future? Explore your options, and remember that it’s okay to ask for help right now - people in your life can’t help you unless you tell them that you’re struggling. 

Call your representatives. You are not the only person suffering as a result of expiring COVID protections - your elected officials need to know that letting these programs expire is having serious, dire consequences for real people that they represent. Call everyone. Call the office of your congressman, call your MP, call your state senator, your MLA, your local city counsellors. Tell your story, and make as much noise as you can. It doesn’t guarantee that anything will be done, of course, but it makes the problem harder for your elected officials to ignore.

Important Resources for Americans: LawHelp.org - website for learning more about local laws and finding free legal aid in your area  JustShelter - a database of community resources available to people facing eviction (might not include all emergency pandemic programs) Eviction Moratorium Database - a database showing where evictions have been legally paused or restricted because of the pandemic National Evictions Database - a database where you can look up what the legal eviction process is supposed to look like in your state  Tenant’s Union Resources - a website where you can find information for the tenant’s union or pro-tenant organizations in your area  Legal Services - a federal non-profit that helps connect low-income households to legal resources for fighting eviction 

Fannie Mae Renters Resource Finder - a database that will tell you if your rental unit is federally financed, and show you resources to fight eviction accordingly  Freddie Mac Renters Resource Finder - another website to show you if your rental property is federally backed and connect you to resources

Eviction Lab - a website that outlines information about pandemic eviction moratoriums and restrictions currently in place in your state The National Housing Law Project - a comprehensive database of resources for people facing eviction or foreclosure  Important Resources for Canadians: The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation - up-to-date information about eviction moratoriums in each province and territory  Affordable Housing Programs Across Canada - information on affordable housing programs in each province and territory Western Law Eviction Information - a website outlining the eviction process in Ontario and what you need to do to fight it Community Legal Education Ontario - a website that shows the proper procedure for eviction in detail and outlines steps that can be taken to fight it  Nova Scotia Legal Residential Tenancy Law Resources - detailed information about the eviction process in Nova Scotia and how to fight it Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta - resources and information for renters facing eviction in Alberta  BC Housing - information and resources for tenants facing difficulties in British Columbia  Saskatchewan Office of Residential Tenancies - information for tenants facing difficulties in Saskatchewan  Tribunal Administratif du Logement - resources and information for tenants living in Quebec. Available in both English and French. 

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I’m Still Salty About How PLL Turned Out

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“I know we can’t seem to catch a break. And sometimes it feels like the whole universe is conspiring against us. But damn the stars, I choose you. And no matter the odds, no challenge or obstacle will ever be enough to stand in our way.” — Beau Taplin 

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It will be fascinating to find out the origin story of Spencer, especially for me as somebody who’s always seen Spencer as the black sheep of her family and somebody always struggling to fit in. She has all these impulses that she doesn’t understand. These mental issues she struggles with, issues of addiction, issues with impulsivity, issues with this sort of fractured self and when you get to hear more about Mary Drake and where Spencer comes from, it makes so much sense.

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I can’t imagine there’s anyone better than you.  (requested by anonymous)

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Crack Theory

because I always need to make one

Mona is A.D.

She’s finishing what she started so she can get everything exactly how she wants it. 

We know A.D. has been torturing the girls while also helping them….

Who has tormented and helped the girls on numerous occasions? MONA.

since being A for Mona and Charlotte was all about playing with dolls. Maybe Mona was upset with the way Charlotte used this power to manipulate the liars lives. And the best way Mona knew to fix things was to become A again.

So far she’s already…

Got all the liars back in Rosewood. sure Ali called them all back, but because of Charlotte’s murder they couldn’t leave. Mona testified for Charlotte to be released. Mona called Charlotte to meet that night. Mona either killed Charlotte or had her killed.

Now that the girls are back in Rosewood it’s time to fix their issues. But that wasn’t going to be easy with other teams at play (Mary & Archer) (Jenna, Sara, and Noel) 

But slowly enough those same people are slowly dying off… Archer, Sara, Noel, now she has Jenna.

But somehow with all this madness she managed to get her BFF back.

Hanna told Mona about the called off engagement before she told anyone else.

When Hanna was in trouble with Noel, she called Mona. Not the other girls. Not Caleb.

If Mona had anything to do with Hanna being kidnapped (whether Mona knew about the torture or not) she played a hand in getting Hanna and Caleb back together because that’s the night that a crack formed in the Spaleb relationship. 

See where I’m getting with this. Mona has come back to be A.D. to make things right after Charlotte royally screwed them up. All Mona ever wanted was for these girls to be her friends, but because of Charlotte these girls were barely each others friends anymore, that was until Mona (once again) by the power of A brought them back together. Not only with each other, but their past loves too… 

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Will the Circle be Unbroken?

UPDATED!!!

I’VE NEVER BEEN MORE SURE OF IT NOW! MONA IS A FUCKING D.

Seriously! Mar said like 39 seconds ago that the show will be doing a full circle. Mona was the only other person that knew Noel’s whereabouts. He was in no position to free himself.SHE DID IT. She freed her minion!

~also~JENNA? Bitch, can’t see. How the frickety frack did she manage to shoot Spencer in the goddamn heart?

Oh! Probably because Mona did it.

AND THIS END SCENE. ITS SO MONA. JESUS.

SHE STARTED IT. NOW SHES ENDING IT.

UPDATED TO ADD: Ok guys. Everything I’ve said above I still 100% believe and/or think may happen. However! After doing some thinking, it’s very, very possible that was Mona in the black hoodie and she isn’t AD.

MONA STARTED THE BLACK HOODIE TREND. AD ENDED IT.

MONA WAS THERE. IN THAT CREEPY PLACE. She seen AD fire at Spencer and dragged Jenna out. She knew Jenna needed to be alive to answer questions. Mona went all Season One Original A style to try to save the girls asses, again.

JENNA CANT SEE - SHE THOUGHT MONA WAS AD AND WAS TRYING TO HURT HER. But she actually saved her ass from AD to rip her a new one herself.

Mona Vanderwaal is The Darkest Knight.

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we’re approaching labor day so remember: no sleepovers in barns. dont wear a yellow shirt. hide your shovels. dont drink alcohol. make sure anyone you bury is actually dead. yall know the drill by now.

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7x10 - You did kidnap him, Hanna!

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tick tock, bitches. 

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prettylittleliars Too cute for words! #Trucy #Sparia #PLL

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7x03 – Ali is deteriorating every day

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keithcalkins Chaz Dugen aka @keeoone at the top of mount Wilson. Great ride today Sir. #x100t #photography #fujifilm #x100gang

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Getting compliments is wonderful and everyone should feel beautiful in their own skin. But I get my hair and make up done professionally. For a job. That’s not beauty. That’s make up it’s a curling iron and hairspray. What’s beautiful is inside you. It’s your creativity. It’s your intelligence. Your empathy and your kindness to your fellow man.