If any one outthere knows what the expiration is on renting and them coming back to collect please let me know. its now been 1 yr since i moved out .
2006-06-15 14:04:14 · 6 answers · asked by rfiscus 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Try going to the following web site for some of your research. It's a state-by-state listing of Statute of Limitations for matters as you describe. It should not be regarded as the last word in finding a complete answer, as other legal influences may be at work too in your situation. It's a start.
http://www.fair-debt-collection.com/SOL-by-State.html
2006-06-15 14:14:36 · answer #1 · answered by nothing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state & can get complicated, but probably. It goes from when he first notified you of the debt anyway, which might have been in passing as you were moving out.
Do you actually owe the money or not though? If you do then just pay it. It it's a bunch then work out a real low payment plan. Especially if it's a bunch cause then it's worth it to him to pursue you in small claims court, with a credit report hit, or sending you to collections (or all three). But, just pay it if for no other reason then it's the right thing to do & you don't want to screw the guy.
If you don't or don't know if you owe it, then ask him to send you proof. It could be an honest book keeping error on his part. We've done that before where somebody gave us cash while we were out working & we remembered the first few months, but we just never wrote it down till the accountant audited the records for taxes. We ended up talking to the guy & were able to reconstruct what happened, but it was a stupid mistake on our part. It happens. If he shows you that its legit then just pay it, if he can't then don't - he'll lose a lawsuit w/o proof & if he tries to put a credit hit on you then send a letter to them disputing it & it'll go back on him for the proof.
2006-06-15 14:32:10 · answer #2 · answered by djack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well do you owe the money? - I am a landlord and have been stiffed many times - I sue them in court but if they have skipped out then I have to wait till I find them. The question here is weather or not your landlord has any documented proof you owe the money - better start checkin your files for reciepts
2006-06-15 14:14:25 · answer #3 · answered by trickster_travels 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it has been within 1year he can come back but has to have proof that you owe it. If it has been longer than a year then he cannot collect. Let him take you to court.
2006-06-15 14:12:02 · answer #4 · answered by River Walker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I think they would have to have filed a judgement upon your surrendering of the premises or eviction. different rules depending on where you live. Contact a lawyer who will give free advice.
2006-06-15 14:10:51 · answer #5 · answered by D. Bronco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have receipts where you paid each months rent?
That should be all you need to prove you don't owe any money.
2006-06-15 14:09:35 · answer #6 · answered by Mache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋