I rented an apartment 19 years ago with no lease or written agreement & he wanted rent in cash & I paid.. 4 years ago he tried to evict me by sending two thugs at nights because he is not the real owner & I verified it thru govt records. I filed a suit as a tenant with all bills I paid by checks & 4 times he took 6 months rent in advance by checks.
He replied saying that I am not a tenant but he gave me the keys to clean & look after apt.
I did not appear for final hearing & Judge disposed the case & reason “ Uncontested-DISMISSED FOR DEFAULT.
I do not want to re-open the case in 30 days because I am 68 senior citizen & no energy for more court appearences.
Can he evict me using default judgement or any other way after 30 days ?
Should I take any action or be prepared just in case ?
THANK YOU
