PA UC claim approved but suddenly switched to eviction notice - need urgent help!

I went through this exact situation last year. The eviction process doesn't automatically stop just because you pay before the court date, but it definitely helps your case. You need to: 1. Get a receipt for your payment 2. Contact your landlord in writing (email or text) stating you've paid in full and ask if they'll withdraw the case 3. Still show up to court even if they say they'll withdraw it (sometimes they don't follow through) At court, show the judge you've paid everything. In most cases, judges won't grant the eviction if you're current on rent, but technically the landlord could still pursue it for other lease violations. Did you get any warnings before the eviction notice?

omg landlords are THE WORST!!! mine tried this same thing when I was on UC last winter. they just want 2 kick u out so they can jack up the rent for the next person!! make sure u take pics of EVERYTHING in the apartment too cuz they might try to say u damaged stuff to keep your deposit!!

PA landlord-tenant law allows you to exercise what's called your "right to cure" by paying all rent owed before the court date. The landlord does NOT have to accept this payment, but if you bring proof to court that you attempted to pay in full, most judges will rule in your favor. You should: 1. Send the payment via certified mail or with a witness 2. Keep detailed records of all communication 3. Take photos of your apartment's condition 4. Print out all your UC payment history to show the judge you now have stable income Ask the judge for a "pay and stay" agreement where the eviction is dismissed if you're current on rent. This is very common in PA courts.

had the same problm when my UC was delayed for 6 weeks!! payed everything b4 court and judge dismissed the case. landlord was PISSED but nothing they could do lol. just make sure u have proof u paid!!!

I'm dealing with a similar issue but on the other side - I'm a property manager. Here's what tenants often don't realize: we have to file eviction paperwork early because the court process takes forever. Most landlords don't actually want to evict if you pay (evictions cost us money too), but we file to protect ourselves. Try talking to your landlord directly. Explain that your UC benefits are now stable, show proof of income, and offer to set up automatic payments going forward. Many landlords will withdraw the case if you pay in full AND show you have a plan to prevent future issues. But also get everything in writing and still go to court just in case.

have u tried calling legal aid? they have free lawyers for this exact situation! when my boyfriend got laid off and we fell behind, legal aid helped us work out a payment plan that the judge approved. definitely worth checking out before ur court date.

Anyone else notice how PA unemployment issues and housing problems go hand-in-hand? I swear the UC system delays CAUSE evictions. I was stuck in "open issue" status for 10 weeks before getting payments. By then I already had an eviction notice. Had to borrow money from family to avoid being homeless. The whole system is broken!

To directly answer your question: No, paying before the court date doesn't automatically cancel the eviction process, but it gives you a strong defense. Pennsylvania law generally favors allowing tenants to "cure" the default by paying in full before judgment. If your landlord accepts your payment, make sure to get a receipt stating "payment in full" and ask them to withdraw the case. If they won't withdraw it, you MUST attend the hearing with proof of payment. I went through the PA eviction process after my UC benefits were delayed for 8 weeks. Even though I paid before court, I still had to attend. The judge dismissed the case but warned that repeated late payments could result in eviction even if caught up before court.

wait isnt this a PA unemployment forum? why r we talking abt evictions? shouldnt this be in a landlord-tenant group??

One more important point: If you do resolve this before court, get the landlord to sign a "Praecipe to Discontinue" form that officially withdraws the eviction case. Otherwise, the case might still show up in court records even if it was dismissed, which can harm your rental history. Also, check if your county has an Eviction Diversion Program. Philadelphia and several other PA counties have these programs that can help mediate between you and your landlord and sometimes provide emergency rental assistance. If you're continuing to receive UC benefits, you might qualify for additional housing assistance programs while you search for new employment.