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Moving Out of NOLA
Posted on 8/31/21 at 12:42 pm
Posted on 8/31/21 at 12:42 pm
Asking for some help/ advice. I was scheduled to move out of my apartment in the LGD today, August 31st, because my lease ends at the end of month. I was going to stay with a family member until I could find a permanent living situation. This was all planned well before the hurricane and I was going to keep my stuff in a storage unit on Tchoup. The movers are now understandably not available to assist with the move out and the storage facility does not have power/ staff so I cannot access my unit. I had been working with my landlord since before Ida on a revised move-out plan since the impact of the hurricane was unknown. He is now demanding that I have my stuff out by today.
I am currently in Lafayette where I evacuated to and will be renting a U-Haul to drive into the city and load it up to move to a storage facility back in Lafayette. Few questions:
- Are there any issues getting down Highway 90 from Lafayette to New Orleans?
- Will I even be allowed into the city to get my stuff?
- Is there anything I should be aware of before getting too far into my trip that could impact my ability to move?
Thanks in advance for your help.
I am currently in Lafayette where I evacuated to and will be renting a U-Haul to drive into the city and load it up to move to a storage facility back in Lafayette. Few questions:
- Are there any issues getting down Highway 90 from Lafayette to New Orleans?
- Will I even be allowed into the city to get my stuff?
- Is there anything I should be aware of before getting too far into my trip that could impact my ability to move?
Thanks in advance for your help.
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Posted on 8/31/21 at 12:47 pm to Skinner
quote:
- Are there any issues getting down Highway 90 from Lafayette to New Orleans?
No.
quote:
- Will I even be allowed into the city to get my stuff?
Yes.
quote:
- Is there anything I should be aware of before getting too far into my trip that could impact my ability to move?
I hope your apartment is on the first floor, because you wont be able to use the elevator.
Posted on 8/31/21 at 12:51 pm to Skinner
He can't just kick you out.
He must go through formal eviction procedures, the first of which is to give you five days notice. After that, he will have to file suit and wait for a court date. Given the recent hurricane, that could take a while.
At no point does he have the right to enter the premises and take your stuff -- a sheriff's deputy must do that.
If I were you, I'd just go to him and explain your situation. Then tell him that if he wants to kick you out, he will have to go through the formal eviction procedures. To avoid that, tell him that you would be willing to pay another months rent and will get out as soon as practicable given the fact that there has just been a natural disaster and getting movers, etc. may take a few weeks.
It's not like he'll be able to rent out the apartment given that there is no electricity and it's likely to be out for at least another 2-3 weeks.
Rules on Evictions
He must go through formal eviction procedures, the first of which is to give you five days notice. After that, he will have to file suit and wait for a court date. Given the recent hurricane, that could take a while.
At no point does he have the right to enter the premises and take your stuff -- a sheriff's deputy must do that.
If I were you, I'd just go to him and explain your situation. Then tell him that if he wants to kick you out, he will have to go through the formal eviction procedures. To avoid that, tell him that you would be willing to pay another months rent and will get out as soon as practicable given the fact that there has just been a natural disaster and getting movers, etc. may take a few weeks.
It's not like he'll be able to rent out the apartment given that there is no electricity and it's likely to be out for at least another 2-3 weeks.
Rules on Evictions
This post was edited on 8/31/21 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 8/31/21 at 12:53 pm to Skinner
Tell the landlord No. Then the landlord will begin eviction process. But you'll be gone by the time any of that happens.
Posted on 8/31/21 at 12:54 pm to deeprig9
quote:
Tell the landlord No. Then the landlord will begin eviction process. But you'll be gone by the time any of that happens.
This
Just go get your stuff in next couple weeks
Posted on 8/31/21 at 12:57 pm to Skinner
Wear a vest that says
I'm not looting
Don't be shootin'
I'm not looting
Don't be shootin'
Posted on 8/31/21 at 12:57 pm to deeprig9
If he’s demanding you out today he’s probably planning to torch the place for insurance money.
frick him
frick him
Posted on 8/31/21 at 12:58 pm to Skinner
Call Remax!
Posted on 8/31/21 at 12:59 pm to MMauler
I considered this but my concern is any impact it could have on future lease agreements.
Also, there was somebody scheduled to move in tomorrow. Obviously they won’t be residing in the residence but I believe they still want to move their belongings into the unit. I don’t want to screw that guy over or inconvenience him. Especially given that he will be inconvenienced many a times over the next year by my miserable landlord.
Also, there was somebody scheduled to move in tomorrow. Obviously they won’t be residing in the residence but I believe they still want to move their belongings into the unit. I don’t want to screw that guy over or inconvenience him. Especially given that he will be inconvenienced many a times over the next year by my miserable landlord.
This post was edited on 8/31/21 at 1:07 pm
Posted on 8/31/21 at 1:00 pm to Crow Pie
will do
Posted on 8/31/21 at 1:01 pm to Skinner
Gas is the biggest logistical hurdle you’ll face. Might want to have some full gas cans in the uhaul.
Posted on 8/31/21 at 1:06 pm to tigers win2
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Gas is the biggest logistical hurdle you’ll face. Might want to have some full gas cans in the uhaul.
Full tank of gas in truck would easily make it from lafayette to nola and back
Posted on 8/31/21 at 1:07 pm to Cosmo
quote:
Full tank of gas in truck would easily make it from lafayette to nola and back
some of those U-Hauls get notoriously bad mileage, wouldn't be real confident about that
Posted on 8/31/21 at 1:10 pm to Skinner
Tell him CDC said you can’t evict me
Posted on 8/31/21 at 1:13 pm to Cosmo
I think so as well, I asked the U-Haul employee and they said that it has a 40 gallon tank and gets about 10 miles to the gallon. Should be plenty for the trip.
Posted on 8/31/21 at 1:15 pm to Skinner
quote:
I considered this but my concern is any impact it could have on future lease agreements.
I mean I get it, but on the other hand I'd just have documentation of the communication between you two. It's obvious you're not trying to be a deadbeat and just got put in a shitty situation.
Posted on 8/31/21 at 1:24 pm to Skinner
quote:
I considered this but my concern is any impact it could have on future lease agreements.
Easily explainable given there was natural disaster (Cat 4 hurricane) and it was impossible to get movers. Explain that you offered to pay another months rent andI think most landlords would agree with you.
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Also, there was somebody scheduled to move in tomorrow. Obviously they won’t be residing in the residence but I believe they still want to move their belongings into the unit. I don’t want to screw that guy over or inconvenience him.
First, that's there f*cking problem.
Second, they're in the same boat as you. How are they going to get movers? They should be looking to do the same thing you're doing, i.e., working out something with their current landlord.
It isn't like this is just "regular times." New Orleans just went through a Cat 4 hurricane and power is likely to be out for at least 3 weeks. Getting in and out is also not easy. This is strictly due to an Act of God and there are laws that protect people in your situation.
ETA: If he does go through an eviction proceeding, I can't imagine any judge being sympathetic to his case. As long as you get out as soon as practicable, I doubt a judge would even award him back rent -- a judge may even look to award you damages.
This post was edited on 8/31/21 at 1:37 pm
Posted on 8/31/21 at 1:25 pm to 777Tiger
I'm not sure how far east from Lafayette you can go before you have problems getting gas, but you could probably at least get to New Iberia and fuel up there. That way you could cut a little off of the round trip each way.
This post was edited on 8/31/21 at 1:27 pm
Posted on 8/31/21 at 1:29 pm to MMauler
quote:
Given the recent hurricane, that could take a while.
Calcasieu's courts were closed until late October. So it could be a while.
Posted on 8/31/21 at 2:06 pm to MMauler
quote:
He can't just kick you out.
He must go through formal eviction procedures, the first of which is to give you five days notice. After that, he will have to file suit and wait for a court date. Given the recent hurricane, that could take a while.
At no point does he have the right to enter the premises and take your stuff -- a sheriff's deputy must do that.
If I were you, I'd just go to him and explain your situation. Then tell him that if he wants to kick you out, he will have to go through the formal eviction procedures. To avoid that, tell him that you would be willing to pay another months rent and will get out as soon as practicable given the fact that there has just been a natural disaster and getting movers, etc. may take a few weeks.
It's not like he'll be able to rent out the apartment given that there is no electricity and it's likely to be out for at least another 2-3 weeks.
Rules on Evictions
All of this. If he attempts to do otherwise, he’s staring down a wrongful eviction lawsuit.
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