Every January, our phones get busier. The holidays end, bills come due, and housing situations that felt manageable in November can turn urgent fast. KMVT recently reported on this pattern, highlighting how overdue rent, seasonal expenses, and delayed notices tend to collide right after the new year - and how quickly things move once a pay-or-quit notice is served and a case is filed.

The most common regret we hear from people facing eviction is simple: "I didn't realize how fast this would happen."

If you're worried about rent, talk with your landlord early if you can. Save every notice you receive. And if a case is filed, show up to the hearing, even if you don't have an attorney yet. Being present matters more than most people realize.

ILAS is here to help with eviction notices and housing cases. If you're not sure where you stand or what your options are, reach out before the situation escalates.

Attribution/Source: KMVT/KSVT (Ryan Hill), "Law offices get more calls about housing cases at the start of the new year," published December 28, 2025. Read the original reporting (external link)