I am very late on my rent.The leasing office turns it over to legal today.How much time do I have?

I was placed into a terrible situation that happened very fast.I went from a 25 percent wage garnishment,My wife left me after I just signed a new 6 months lease,I even had two jobs to make up for the wage garnishment.I had to choose between fixing my car or paying my rent.I am from Mississippi and living now in California.I have no family out here and don't wanna go back home.Mississippi pay really sucks.I had to choose my vehicle repair over the rent.Now I am worried about how much time do I have to move out before I am kicked out.I wanted to pay the rent but my car is more important because I work about 25 miles away with no bus stop near by.A cab cost me 40 dollars one way.Did I make the right choice on fixing my car?I need the apartment but getting to work is more important right.How much time do I have to get into another place before this is on my credit report?This is a two bedroom with only me now that my wife is gone and i can't find a roommate.Please give me positive advice.

Here is a link: http://www.dca.ca.gov/legal/landlordbook...

This site will provide information on your rights in California. If you have received an eviction notice, the only way is to negotiate with the LL. But be prepared to pay something when approaching LL. If not, you likely don't have much of a position legally. G/L

I used to work in Property Management, so I hope this helps. An eviction process can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months. It depends on if you contest it, when you are served with paperwork to go to court. It takes a bit to go on your credit too, so you may want to either, talk to the owner/manager to see if they will be willing to work with you, or get out, ASAP, to avoid going to court, return the keys to the landlord and hope they don't proceed with it. Usually you are served with a 3 Day Notice to Pay rent or Quit. Quitting (moving) is the best option because once an eviction goes on your credit you will have a much harded time getting approved for an apartment.

You will owe rent, and late charges, and possibly attoryney charges if they have already hire an attorney.

Best case scenario, move. Return the keys so they know you are out, and good luck.