Decision guide
We got a notice. What now?
Did the home give the notice to move out in writing?
- Yes
Does the notice give fewer than 30 days to move out?
- Yes
Has the home said that licensing approved this short notice in writing, before it was given?
- Yes
Does it give reasons with facts, a move-out date, help to find housing and care, and the licensing and Ombudsman contacts?
- Yes
Has anyone given the person court papers, such as a summons and complaint?
- Yes
Get legal help right away, from a lawyer or a legal aid office. She has the right to contest the eviction in writing and at a hearing. Keep the Ombudsman informed.
- No
If she disagrees, call the Ombudsman. If she uses ALW, tell her care coordinator and ask for a care plan review. Start a plan for a safe move to a place she chooses, in case.
- Yes
- No
Write down what is missing. Ask licensing to look into the reasons, and call the Ombudsman. If the person uses ALW, tell her care coordinator.
- Yes
- No
Call the licensing office now and ask whether it approved this notice in writing. A three-day notice needs that approval first. Call the Ombudsman too.
- Yes
- No
Does it give reasons with facts, a move-out date, help to find housing and care, and the licensing and Ombudsman contacts?
- Yes
Has anyone given the person court papers, such as a summons and complaint?
- Yes
Get legal help right away, from a lawyer or a legal aid office. She has the right to contest the eviction in writing and at a hearing. Keep the Ombudsman informed.
- No
If she disagrees, call the Ombudsman. If she uses ALW, tell her care coordinator and ask for a care plan review. Start a plan for a safe move to a place she chooses, in case.
- Yes
- No
Write down what is missing. Ask licensing to look into the reasons, and call the Ombudsman. If the person uses ALW, tell her care coordinator.
- Yes
- Yes
- No
Ask the home to put it in writing, with the reasons and the facts. A notice to move out must be written. If the home presses her to leave without one, call the Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024.
This guide tells you whom to call next. It is not legal advice and decides nothing. If the home is closing or changing its use, the notice must give at least 60 days (lesson 2). Licensing approves three-day notices and looks into complaints. Only a court can order a person who stays to leave. The person chooses where to live next.
Step through it one question at a time: alwbeta.com/training/courses/answering-an-eviction-notice#decision-guide
