To sue or not to sue my deadbeat ex landlord?
My ex landlord owes me $550 deposit, because he lost our property for nonpay, and we bought it. I will have to sue for the return, and I wonder what good it will do. He is a contractor/carpenter, and frequently changes jobs. He already has a judgement against him that he defaulted on. What recourse do I have if I can't figure out who he is working for?
Is defaulting on a judgement a criminal offense?
If he is working for an individual, can I still garnish pay?
Can I place a lien on his property?
Or am I just wasting my money paying for lawsuit and time off?
This guy is a real jerk. He has been caught stealing electricity 3 times, but elect. co. won't prosecute. He has 2 criminal cases pending. I'd love to teach him that he can't just keep stealing, but I can't afford to be illogical. Ideas?
Thanks.
Answers:
sounds like he's goin down soon anyway. as soon as you see the end coming file a lien, the mortgage company will probably pay you off so they can sell the property as soon as possible.
most small claim courts cost $35 buck + priority mail for service. They must be served. The amount of money you are going to spend isn't worth the return unless you sue for costs and interest then maybe you'll break even. I would start at Better business bureau and let them file report and it will be files against his businesses and name/ss #. Good luck with that one.
Not worth your time. You probably won't get it anyway.
If he wasn't able to pay the house payments I do not think he will have the deposit. Most likely that cash is now in Coors bank account.
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