What do I do if my landlord started a holdover eviction case against me?

A holdover eviction is when you paid your rent, but the landlord is trying to make you leave for other reasons. Here are some of the reasons for a holdover case:

• your lease ended,
• someone complained you're too noisy,
• the person living with you didn't tell the landlord,
• you made changes to the place without permission, 
• or other problems.

If your landlord is only trying to get unpaid rent from you, that is not a holdover case; it is a "nonpayment case." The guide below is for holdover cases only.

The guide has sample forms and information on getting help. It can help you:

• understand the legal process, and
• try to stop the eviction.