Help with Eviction Notice for Single Mothers

Getting an eviction notice is never a pleasant experience, no matter what your situation is. When you are a single mother or you are separated it can be even more challenging. This is because you may not have access to the income you usually have in order to bring your payments current. The good news is that there are programs that can provide help with an eviction notice for separated mothers.

When you receive an eviction notice it usually means that you have fallen behind quite a bit in your monthly rent payments. Most landlords do not issue an eviction notice for someone who is a week or so behind on their rental payments. They usually seek an eviction once they see the person has fallen behind weeks or months, and they feel the person is not going to get caught up.

The only way that a landlord can have you removed from the property once you fall behind on paying your rent is to seek an eviction. The process of an eviction is standard for those who fall behind on their rent, unless you have a landlord who is understanding and is willing to work it out, being patient as they wait for you to get caught up. Getting help with the eviction notice, especially for separated mothers, may be the best route to take.

Programs that Help with Eviction Notices

There are two possible things you may need when you receive an eviction notice. Those two things are money, of course, and legal help. The money will help you get caught up with the rent and can make the eviction notice be dismissed. Some people may also need legal help if they don’t know the legalities of the eviction or have legal questions about it. There are resources below to help with both of these things and you can contact them accordingly.

Legal Aid – If you have legal questions about the eviction and do not have the extra money for an attorney, you can contact the Legal Aid group in your area. Legal Aid is offered around the country and the organization will provide people with free or low cost legal advice. You can likely get free legal help through their service. To find the, Google “Legal Aid near me,” and your local office should come up in the search results.

State Bar – Single or separated mothers who have a low income and need an attorney can call their state bar office. When you call there you can inquire about pro bono (free) attorneys or low cost attorneys that handle cases of your kind and that are in your area. Every state has a state bar, and they are willing to provide information about free and low cost attorneys in your area.

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – This organization is part of the federal government and provides more rental assistance that any other entity. If you have low income you should be able to get help with paying rent through the programs offered by HUD. They help renters with paying rent and homeowners who maybe facing foreclosures. They will also help with making necessary repairs, and helping to reduce monthly energy bills by providing weatherization services to make your home more energy efficient. To get more information about the help offered through HUD, click here.

Housing Authority – Every state has a housing authority, as do many counties. Contact your local or state housing authority to inquire about getting help with paying rent. Let them know you have received an eviction notice and need help. They may have access to programs they can refer you to that will help you get caught up on the rent. Google “housing authority near me” to find the one that is closest to you. Contacting your state or local housing authority can help you find access to grant programs that are for locals.

211 – This organization helps people find local programs that will help with a wide variety of issues. If you feel you need help with paying rent, need legal help, or other types of help, then you can contact them for referrals. Once you let them know what type of help you need, they will use their database to find local programs that will help in your area. You can call 211 to use their service, or log onto their website. To get more information about the organization and service, click here.

Churches – Contact the churches in your area to see what help they can provide. Most churches have programs that help people in the community who need assistance. They may have a program in place that will help you with your situation or they may turn to their congregation to ask them to help. Churches also have access to and partnerships with other local helpful organizations. They should be able to provide you with help or refer you to a place that can.

Salvation Army – Most people are familiar with this group because of how they collect donations every December. They have people ring a bell and they set out a red kettle and ask people to donate money to it. People do donate a lot of money, which is put to use helping people in their programs. This is a faith-based organization that helps with a variety of issues. They provide people with free food, clothing, counseling, shelter, etc. They have access to programs that may be able to help with the eviction. To get help from Salvation Army you have to contact a location near you. To find a location, click here.

The places above should be able to help you with your eviction notice or provide you with a referral to a local resource that can. Getting an eviction notice can be a scary thing, especially if you have children. Knowing where to turn for help can make a world of difference. By contacting the organizations for help you should be able to find a program that will work for your situation.

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