It has been 5 months since I moved in December. We've got 3 rooms, and I rent one of them. The sub-leaser asked me to pay $40 every month for electricity bill. I asked her for the actual bill as a proof, but she couldn't take it out. She said the landlord did not ever send her the bills. However, one day I found out she lied. The landlord did send her electricity bills every month. I looked at the electricity bill of April, and there listed the charges of Jan. to April. I calculated how much I overpaid, which was $33. I have photo-copied the bill. So, can I sue her for fraud?
2007-06-04 04:32:55 · 7 answers · asked by ivanyu_99 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It was probably a mistake and you'll waste more money and time over the $33 than it is worth. Lawsuits aren't free.
2007-06-04 04:54:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have a case in small claims court for which you don't need a lawyer, however what happens if one bill becomes due for forty five dollars? What should be clearly defined, is if the money for the bill is set aside in anticipation of an unexpected or excessive electrical usage, and if that doesn't occur, will the remainder of what you have contributed be remitted to you upon your leaving? As far as honesty goes, that needs to be addressed between you and her.
2007-06-04 05:08:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In theory, but suing over $33 is a little extreme. How about you chalk it up to life experience. Next time, don't pay a bill unless you've seen it first. It's unfortunate that this person took advantage of you, but you'll be able to avoid it in the future by not putting yourself in that position. =)
2007-06-04 04:39:21 · answer #3 · answered by Athena 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sue her over $10. the court fee's would be much higher. NO. from now on, get a copy or some proof before you pay. Judge Judy would even say...dont waist my time. LOL chalk this one up to experience!
2007-06-04 04:43:58 · answer #4 · answered by wilderwear 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in case you took their funds for March hire and gave it to the owner you ought to tell the sub-leasers to get their funds returned from her. It shouldn't rely in the event that they have been on the hire or no longer if this replaced into their criminal place of abode. You short paying the hire is reason to get you all evicted. in case you took the money from them and saved it they have each precise to pursue criminal action against you. I conversing totally on California regulations i'm uncertain the place you're.
2017-01-10 12:29:29 · answer #5 · answered by nicolaevitsch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would bring this to her attention and ask her to make good on it. Do you honestly think a lawyer is going to touch a $33. case? You couldn't even afford the consultation.
2007-06-04 04:38:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can, but you'd only get the $33. I suggest instead that you confront her about it.
2007-06-04 04:42:43 · answer #7 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋