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After you have read the following information on the eviction process and you feel that you may need further assistance or explanation, please contact our main office at the number listed above to schedule a personal meeting with your property manager. We will be eager to answer any of the questions that you may have.
The last chance letter
Typically, residents will receive write-ups and written correspondence in reference to problems that were created on site. When the situations mount up or an act more serious occurs, the resident may receive a last chance letter. This last chance letter is means that you have been given the opportunity to improve your behavior and correct it within the apartment building. If you choose to disregard management's policies, you've reached "your last chance". If there is any further behavior that is irrational, disrespectful, or you fail to comply with NMI's policies, you will be evicted from the building. Once this letter goes out, this is your absolute final warning.
3 Day Notice To Vacate Or Eviction
These items are sent out when management chooses to start the eviction process. Management feels that they have sufficient means and grounds for pursuing the eviction and they fully intend on doing so. The resident has two options.
Vacate The Unit
Vacate the unit by the date and time designated on the letter or forms, and return the keys to Northern Management.
File Unlawful Detainer
Force management to file an Unlawful Detainer (UD). This is an eviction court summons that forces you to report to court.
The resident can choose to go with either option here. If they choose to have a court ordered eviction and management wins restitution of the unit, the resident will be held fully liable for all the costs that are incurred with these proceedings and the eviction. These invoices will run between $300 and $2,000. This account will be kept separate from any other money that is due and will be legally pursued after the proceeding.
The 3-Day Notice to Vacate because of delinquent rent may be terminated by bringing your account balance to zero and working out arrangements with the management company to maintain your account in favorable status. This must be done prior to the UD being filed, or the resident will be responsible for any fees that were incurred.
Collection Agency
All balances or obligations due that are not paid are turned over to a collection agency. These balances due should not be taken lightly because the collection agency will pursue for 7+ years.
Why Am I Being Evicted? The only reason that residents receive a notice to vacate their apartment prior to the lease expiration is because they violated the terms of the lease. It has to do with delinquent rent, irresponsible behavior, or other violations that are contained in the body of your lease. In many cases, residents are given chances and warnings to improve or correct the situation so that we do not have to take this position. When situations do not correct themselves or a serious situation occurs, we must take action to remove the resident from the building. We do this to protect the physical well being of the building, the peace of mind of other residents in the building and the financial integrity of the investor.
Eviction Means…
- Poor Credit
- Poor Rental Reference
- Turned Over to Collection Agency
- Affects Your Guarantor's Credit
- Nationwide Reporting
Equal Opportunity Housing
It is not a pleasant situation when we have to remove residents from our buildings. When we opt to evict, we take a non-biased and non-discriminatory approach. We have a very consistent policy when dealing with these types of situations. Every resident is treated equally. Northern Management acts in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law.
Ramifications Of An Eviction
Obviously, an eviction is not a pleasant item to have following you and your personal history. An eviction affects your personal status by putting a black mark in your rental history. Your rental history is extremely important in obtaining future rentals and Northern Management reports all rental histories to a data bank for other companies.
Credit Report - Once an eviction report is obtained, it will be filed with a credit reporting agency, which will indicate when and where you were evicted.
Court System - When a UD is filed on you, it is imputed into the justice system and the information is available for the public. Most apartment management companies do complete a UD check through a prospective resident's background.
All this personal information is easily obtained when searching by future managing agents, work references, and many other situations that revolve around your personal records. It is in your best interest not to have them affected.
No Trespass Letter
Whenever a resident is evicted from an apartment complex, it is NMI's corporate policy that they receive a no trespass letter and are not allowed in that building or grounds, or any other Northern Management property. These letters are filed with the local police and sheriff's department and on-site management. If you fail to cohere to the letter, you will be charged with trespassing.
Who Can Help You?
If you have run into financial trouble and are unsure of who can assist you, below is a list of names and phone numbers of people who may be able to help you.
Guarantors, Family and/or Friends
Your guarantor is directly affected by this action. You should make sure that they are aware of this obligation and that it gets taken care of.
Emergency Assistance Agencies
St. Cloud and surrounding areas
- Caritas Family Services
1-320-252-4121
- Sherburne County Social Services
1-800-433-5239
- Stearns County Social Services
1-320-656-6000
- Benton County Social Services
1-320-968-5000
- Tri-Cap
1-320-251-1612
Crow Wing County
- Social Services
1-218-828-3968
- Housing Options for Everyone (HOPE)
1-218-829-5000
- Salvation Army
1-218-829-1120
- Tri-Cap
1-218-829-2410
Nobles County
- Family Service Agency
1-507-372-2131
- Southwest MN Opportunity Council
1-507-376-4195
Otter Tail County
- Otter Tail Human Services
1-218-998-8150
- Salvation Army
1-218-739-9692
St. Louis County
- Social Services - Hibbing Office
1-218-262-6000
- Social Services
1-218-726-2101
- Salvation Army
1-218-722-7934
Douglas County
- Social Services
1-320-762-2302
- West Central Communities Action
1-800-492-4805
- Housing & Development
1-320-762-3849
- Listening Ear
1-320-763-6638
Ramsey County
- Social Services
1-651-266-4444
- Salvation Army
1-651-224-6946
1-651-776-2653 (East)
- Catholic Charities
1-651-222-1250
- Urban League
1-651-224-5771
- Ramsey Action Program
1-651-645-6445
Richland County, North Dakota
- Social Services
1-701-642-7751
- Housing Authority
1-800-951-4321
Isanti County
- Family Services
1-763-689-1711
- HRA
1-763-689-3883
- Lakes & Pines Comm. Action Program
1-800-832-6082
Lyon County
- Salvation Army
1-507-532-2407
- Western Community Action
1-507-537-1416
- Lyon County Human Services
1-507-537-6747
Swift County
Itasca County
- Itasca Resource Ctr./Social Services
1-218-327-2941
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