All Forum Posts by: Latonya Hinton

@Tchaka Owen thank you !

@Mike M. I was at the court. The landlord didn’t show. I am so confused because I thought with prejudice means that the case is closed. Meaning it never happened. I was looking for a fresh start. I’f I offer to make a payment and they take it what does that mean ?

@Tchaka Owen so I have pay past rent as well ? I was under the impression from reaching online that I wouldn’t have to pay any back rent. How do I go about this ? Should I go in with a payment ? Email them and make sure they will expect my payment and not try anything funny ? I have no idea what do to in this situation.

@John Teachout thank you for responding to me. I don’t think I get to stay free. I thought that meant that I wouldn’t have to pay back rent ? Only rent moving forward ? Will I have to sign a new lease or anything?

I was served with an eviction for late payment of rent and we had court December 4th. We both showed up but the landlord stepped out and when the judge called for us she didn’t come back in the room so I was asked how would I like to proceed. Would I like a continuance or to dismiss it and I said dismissal please. So the case got dismissed WITH prejudice. I understand that this now means the case is over and can’t be reopened. The landlord can’t file under the same grounds but what does this exactly mean ? Like do I not have to pay rent for a amount of time ?do I start paying rent again like it never happened? Do we work out some kind of agreement? I have no clue what’s to come next and would like so help and in site please. Thank you !