What to do if you’re facing eviction
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If you’re behind on rent and received a demand for payment, an eviction notice, or an eviction lawsuit, you’re in the right place.
We can help you understand your rights and how to take advantage of federal and state help.
Select your situation to see what you can do
Legal help
If your landlord is threatening to evict you, or you need help understanding your rights, talk to a lawyer. You may qualify for free legal aid, based on your income.
States providing temporary eviction protections
The list below shows states with eviction protections in place, and the date the protections are scheduled to end. In some states, you may be protected from eviction while your application for federal emergency rental assistance is being processed. In other states, you may be able to pause your eviction by filing an affidavit with the state or entering into a repayment plan with your landlord.
Local housing counselors, legal aid, and social services organizations can help you understand how state eviction protections work.
Several states require you to apply for federal rental assistance to qualify for their protections. You can use the nationwide Rental Assistance Finder to find a local program and start your application for rental assistance.
States with eviction protections and expiration dates
- Indiana : No expiration date for protections
- Massachusetts : Until May 31, 2023
- Michigan : No expiration date for protections
- Nevada : Until June 5, 2023
- New Jersey : No expiration date for protections
- New Mexico : No expiration date for protections
- New York : No expiration date for protections
- Texas : Until September 1, 2022
- Washington : No expiration date for protections
More eviction help
Take advantage of free housing help
Housing counselors can help you find resources in your area and make a plan.
If you’d like help from a local expert, contact a HUD-approved housing counseling agency.
Call 800-569-4287 or find a housing counselor
Know your rights
You may have additional rights such as:
- Debt collection rights
- Right to report a bad landlord
- Right to report housing discrimination
- Right to stay in your home as a survivor of domestic violence