We have freeloaders in our rental unit that seem to know all the ropes for freeloading in the rental system. They are 5 months behind in the rent but are hiding behind eviction time frames and legalities. Eviction is in process. Can a claim in small claims court be filed before the eviction. We live in the state of Maine.
2006-09-20 15:49:00 · 7 answers · asked by juncogirl3 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
no, it has to be settled after the eviction.
2006-09-26 15:50:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depending on the state you can file a legal notice to quit...which means in layman's terms...change the lock with all of freeloaders stuff in there! You might be able to move stuff out until payment is made.....just cant take clothes and medicine. At least this has been my experience....I wasn't the freeloader by the way.
2006-09-20 22:59:01 · answer #2 · answered by sassilass06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be treated just like a breach of contract small claim case, but if you win, you only get a judgement (a piece of paper) and if they are freeloading, that would, likely, mean very little to them. best bet is to get a lawyer and go through the eviction process. It does suck and if they are getting help from one of these "do-gooder" public interest places like Pine tree Legal Assistance, they'll drag it out as long as they cna to get as many free months as possible. Just get it over with.
2006-09-25 17:05:36 · answer #3 · answered by Aaron F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, check the maximum dollar limit that you can sue for before you file the suit. For my state, it used to be $2000 and then they raised it to $5000. Tip: while they are not at home, go mess with your electric panel outside, but do it in a way that you can't tell it was tampered with. When they call for you to repair it, tell them to pay up and ignore their requests to get their electric working (preferably the refrigerator and TV). Good luck.
2006-09-20 23:01:05 · answer #4 · answered by RKC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some states yes.But you can changed the locks,and have there stuff put in storage.But you do have to serve them with a certified letter of intent.
2006-09-28 03:21:18 · answer #5 · answered by George K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about double court fees? If your are gonna boot them do it all in one or the Judge may not grant court fees to the defendiant
2006-09-20 22:56:47 · answer #6 · answered by Double Bubble 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to contact the small claims court and ask............but wait, do you not have a lawyer you consult with about other legal matters??
2006-09-20 22:58:33 · answer #7 · answered by fn_49@hotmail.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋