tenant suing me for security deposit he never paid

[exhdo1]

Originally Posted by nancyfinn

the law is for the tenant 100% in NJ. Your guilty until proven innocent. If the tenant says you were paid a security you were paid. He does not even have to prove anything

I hope your not a sitting judge, lawyer or law teacher in this state because that is bad legal advice and simply not true.

[gferrachi]

Originally Posted by DessertRat

For legal advice, don't you think you'd be better off with a local lawyer specializing in real estate law (especially for rentals) than random people posting on a message board? What next, someone is going to ask us for a second opinion because they've been diagnosed with cancer? "Yes, Dr. Finkelstein said that I've got lung cancer, but funkydad87 said I'd be fine, so don't worry."

I know I need to unfortunately consult with an attorney, But atpt the funds are low and an attorney is going to cost me thousands. I just wanted to get some opinions in the matter.

Thanks for the cold humor,
Gus

[judithexit]

Originally Posted by gferrachi

owner occupied 2 family and yes there is a school right around the corner, as well as a ply ground.

Owner occ. property is very differnt from the rest .
if you have kids it make a even bigger difference .
being with in 500 ft of a school or play ground as well .
get the police report, if you want a good attnorey info i got one if you don't have one.
your case looks good. but see an attnory because i am sure there is more to the story.

[jy_2007]

I'd call his bluff. Do the documents you were served look authentic?
How much could 1/2 of a security deposit be? $2000 at most? The lawyers fees would be more than that to take you to court.

[new jersey mike]

Time to get serious, I don't think it's time for an attorney. Put everything down in a letter, make a copy of the lease if you have one and if you don't, never ever rent with out one again.

In the letter outline his request, your response, stay focused. Send it certified mail to him,with a receipt. See how he response when you are doing everything by the book. If you go to court these are the documents you will need.


Good luck
Mike
landlord

[Diane Giam]

Originally Posted by gferrachi

I know I need to unfortunately consult with an attorney, But atpt the funds are low and an attorney is going to cost me thousands. I just wanted to get some opinions in the matter.

Thanks for the cold humor,
Gus

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Diane G

[judithexit]

Originally Posted by new jersey mike

Time to get serious, I don't think it's time for an attorney. Put everything down in a letter, make a copy of the lease if you have one and if you don't, never ever rent with out one again.

In the letter outline his request, your response, stay focused. Send it certified mail to him,with a receipt. See how he response when you are doing everything by the book. If you go to court these are the documents you will need.


Good luck
Mike
landlord

Mike is right if you kept it state that is why you kept it. for the repairs and damages he made. you will need receipts showing the repairs and how much it cost you to make the repairs . also how long it was empty after that and before it was able to be rent it again.

[exhdo1]

Did anyone actually read the original post. He has "NO LEASE"

[CuCullin]

Originally Posted by exhdo1

Did anyone actually read the original post. He has "NO LEASE"

And no security deposit was paid.

[philosophy81]

if there is no agreement/contract.. you still have to produce a 30 day notice.. unfortunately.. you can't just kick out anyone on the street these days.. although you can turn around and sue thereafter for damages and he is liable.