My father in law used to be a land lord. He told me that when he would take tenants to small claims court, if they didn't show up, the case was thrown out and if he still wanted the money, he would have to file with the court again.
I've also been told that if i don't go, the judge will rule in their favor...and it will hit my credit.
So, the main question is, if this does hit my credit, it will be under $500 and we don't have any liens on anything. I own my car, etc. How much will this hurt my credit?
Also, is it possible to ask for their receipts for the ceiling repair and the doors that we didn't damage? And can i ask that they submit their previous tenants damage list (which they took them to court over) so it could be compared to the damages they claim we caused?
And how can we argue 'smell' of the residence upon move out? I cleaned those damn carpets 3 times JUST so they couldn't use this sad excuse of "pet odor" in the home. i have pix of the clean carpet.
2007-11-28
11:00:52
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