NetNews Usenet Archive 1993 #1/NN_1993_1.iso/spool/misc/consumer/21584

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From: [e-mail] (Rob Boudrie)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Subject: Re: Can a landlord refuse cash?
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Date: 6 Jan 93 15:21:06 GMT
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You cannot be forced to leave (in most states) unless a judge tells you
to, and then they have to get a sherrif or officer of the court to
do the actual forceful eviction if you don't leave voluntarily.

Imagine the puzzled look on the judge's face when you show up to court
with a copy of the letter you sent (idea!) telling the landlord that you
attempted to pay cash; were refused, and offering to stop by with the cash
at a time of mutual convenience (and also mentioning that you will exercise
all rights under law to an eviction hearing in court should he choose to
refuse rent and evict you).  Also, an eviction takes time (here in MA a
landlord can expect to provide 6 months of rent free housing while an eviction
drags on, and once the eviction is issued, must pay to put the tenants stuff
into storage [ and CANNOT hold these belongings pending payment of storage
fees charged to the landlord! ].  Although procedures vary state to state,
it would surprise me if a landlord would choose an eviciton hearing over
accepting cash rent.

                                        rob b.