HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — With no progress made by Congress on Monday, the Government Shutdown is dragging on another day. As the shutdown continues, it means government workers are working without pay or are furloughed.

Although it's only one week into the shutdown, some people may already be feeling financial stress.

While government workers aren't getting paid, their bills are still due. For most people, their largest bill is their rent or mortgage.

Huntsville area attorney Sarah Taggart specializes in landlord and eviction law. She told News 19 that an eviction can happen quickly.

"The eviction process is a very short process," she said.

She said missing one month of rent can turn into one big mess.

While October rent has likely already been paid, she says, if you're a government

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