Articles — partial payments
Solving the CDC's Partial Payment Dilemma
Posted by Stephen Marshall on
In my last update I talked about the new procedures in eviction courts throughout the state when the case is based on the tenant’s failure to pay rent. On the first court appearance, if the tenant fails to appear, you will be granted a judgment. If the tenant appears, the judge will advise both parties of the state and local rental assistance options and of the CDC Declaration Form and will reschedule the matter for two weeks. If the tenant signs the CDC Declaration Form, the matter is being rescheduled for January. If the tenant fails to sign the CDC...
Update on Eviction Court Procedures and a Lawsuit Challenging the CDC Regulation
Posted by Stephen Marshall on
We have four agenda items today: New eviction court procedures that took effect on Monday. How judges are handling signed CDC forms. Frequently Asked Questions Lawsuit Challenging the CDC regulation. New Eviction Court Procedures On Monday, September 21, the recent Kentucky Supreme Court order on eviction procedures in nonpayment cases took effect. Remember, this only applies to cases where the only basis for the eviction is nonpayment of rent. Evictions for other reasons are being handled in the usual manner. But, for nonpayment cases, here’s how the process is actually playing out: On the first court appearance, if the tenant fails...