can you sue someone on social security?

Question

an ex tenet who was evicted is now sueing my grandfather for un returned security deposit. well that sounds nice but you cant take money from social security or his pention right? please provide your'e information source. p.s the tenet didnt get her deposit back because her cat pissed all throughout the house causing a few thousand dollars in damage. basicly the ex tenets where white trash. as to why my grandfather never gave them a notice I don't know. but its like it told him " don't bother going to court they cant take garnish your social security or pention" . one more thing my grandfather is to cheap to get an estimate on the damage so no use in counter sueing.

BTW WELFARE ( the state) paid her secerity deposit. not her

Blue october you are very ignorant .

Answer 1

It is Impossible for anyone who is On Social Security to be sued Social Security and Pensions are Protected Benifits and Even if the Person Did try to Sue What will they Get Nothing But Grief and Court fees.
The Only 2 cases where social security can be taken are Student Loans and Child Support!
If your Grandfather Owns other assets then they can Be hampered with But in this case it is Unlikely the Tenant will Win the Case if it ever does go that Far

Answer 2

Someone on social security and pension CAN be sued. Did your grandfather notify them in writing why they weren't getting their deposit back? In some places, if the landlord doesn't notify the tenant in writing within a particular timeframe like 30 days, with a specific list of damages, the tenant still has a right to the deposit. So a lot depends on local law. Does your grandfather have any assets? Those could be attached for payment if the tenant wins in court, even if his social security and pension can't be garnished.

Answer 3

Unfortunately, one doesn't have anything to do with the other. Your Grandfather has to send them a letter stating that their security deposit is not being returned because they left the place unfit for habitation because of cat urine stains left by their cat throughout the apartment.

Someone can't garnish his ss, but if a judge found that he improperly withheld the security deposit, the judge could issue a judgment or lien against your Grandfather's property.

Everything should be in writing. The lease, the security agreement, the eviction notice, the decision not to return the security deposit.

Answer 4

Anyone can sue; collecting is another matter. If grandfather is called into court, he will have to show proof that the damage exceeds the security deposit. It would help if he has copies of written correspondence with the former tenant concerning this matter.

Answer 5

If he doesn't show up in court, or send a lawyer to represent him, he WILL lose the case. I don't know about social security being garnished, but a pension can. And those are not his only source of income ... he owns the apartment he was renting, remember. So, Yes, he can be sued.

Answer 6

Does your grandfather own a home or a vehicle or anything of value? They can sue him and put a lien on his property. Then, when he passes on guess who will get your inheritance? You betcha- the person with the lien on the property....and if your grandfather ever wants to sell his home to move into a retirement center or another, smaller home, he'll have to pay them before he can sell his house...or vehicle, etc.

Answer 7

anyone can sue in america for anything
if they find your assets (homes, bank account, social sec., disability, work comp, job, etc) they can garnish those.
everything is fair game!

good luck :)