can are landlord make us pay $1,214.51 dallors in damge but some of the damge was like that when we moved in to the house if we get ssi a month can he do that or can we talk to loyer about it and see what thay can do about it what can the loyer do about it
2007-12-02 13:51:53 · 5 answers · asked by josh 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
If you can prove that the damage was pre-existing, tell your landlord, and have him take it off the bill. When confronted with your proof (your photographs of the damage or the notations of the damage written on the lease and signed by the landlord) the landlord will back down. It's unlikely that you will even have to involve a lawyer. The landlord will know he's beat.
Without the proof though, you are liable for the damage, and it's extremely unlikely that the landlord will back down. And without proof, it is a waste of money to hire a lawyer. You can't win in court without proof.
2007-12-02 14:12:45 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The landlord can bill you, but he can't make you pay.
You can dispute the charges in writing via Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested.
The landlord can take you to Small Claims court and, if he proves his case, get a judgment against you.
Your SSI cannot be garnished, so the landlord will have a hard time collecting.
A judgment against you will show up on your credit report for many years, so it may affect your ability to rent in the future.
2007-12-03 00:14:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is a loyer? and what is a dallors? he can charge you anything, but as far as making you pay that much, he probably has to take you to court and win that amount. If he refuses to give you back your damage deposit, you can sue him. Next time, take pictures of the entire place before you move in, and before you move out. as proof for yourself.
2007-12-02 22:00:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you have a statement of existing damages at the time of occupancy, you're pretty much out of luck. It is always advised that you have a landlord make written and signed notation of any deficiencies when you move in. That way, when you move OUT, he can't claim that the damages were caused by you.
The source of your income is irrelevant. Chances are that the landlord will lodge a complaint in a small claims court to retrieve monies he thinks you owe. Lawyers are not welcome in small claims courts.
2007-12-03 07:00:01 · answer #4 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check into your states landlord/tenants rights. You do have rights as a tenant.
2007-12-02 22:13:55 · answer #5 · answered by happyjack 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋