Journey Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 an ex-landlord to small claims court? I'm in the process of doing this. I've already sent in the papers but I'm not sure if I should be calling this dingbat. He didn't give us our security deposit back even though at first he said the place looked "great." he called back 3 days after that and accused me of breaking the sliding glass door (didn't ever break that door and have pictures to prove it). He told me he'd get back to me on Monday or Tuesday 8/2 or 8/3 to show me what I supposedly broke and he has never called. I haven't called him either because I have no respect for him nor do I want to hear anything that he has to say but.....some people are telling me that I should be calling him 2-3 times per day and to let him know I'm suing him. I kind of just want him to be surprised when he gets the summons in the mail. I knew I'd have trouble with this guy. He's, I think, I slumlord who has a bunch of properties in the city here but the place we rented was a townhouse in an upper middle class neighborhood (he bought the place for his sister years ago and she has since move and joined the carnival!!!! I am NOT kidding!!!! So, should I call the guy or just let him get the summons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I would just let him get the summons. He then has a choice to call you to renegotiate so that it doesn't go to court. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 I'm thinking he already got it. I got mine at the beginning of last week so I'm guessing that he would get his around the same time as I got mine but then again, I'm not sure how all of this works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Have you hired an attorney for yourself or at least consulted one? How about pictures of the place when you moved out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennifersLost Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 At this point, I wouldn't call. You've set the ball in motion. The courts will do the rest. I have found the court system to be very practical and realistic. You waste some time sitting around, but things get done. My tips: Have all your information, including pictures, ready. Dates of your walk-through, calls, etc. Bring your agreement. Stay calm and in control no matter what. Believe me, if the landlord loses it and you don't, you'll "win". Realize that the court will often try to give both sides something. They may find some small thing to charge you for, then order him to give you the rest of your deposit back. Also realize that he'll have the right to ask to make payments to pay you back. That part really fried me, but at least you'll get your money eventually. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 Thanks guys! I KNEW from the beginning that his "man" was going to be trouble and I think I was right. I've never, ever had trouble getting back my security deposits. I just pray the check comes in the mail so we don't have to go through all of this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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