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Old 10-29-2009, 11:08 PM
 
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Can anyone help me on this? I had a tenant for 3 years, 2 years on verbal month-to-month lease. The original 1 year lease was lost, but a security deposit of $600.00 was taken along with last month's rent, total check was $1,200.00 - and I have copy of that check.

The tenant left suddenly, with no forwarding address and bills that were due. He then sued me in court for his security deposit, but he lied to the judge and claimed his security deposit was $1,200.00, not $600.00 and that I did not return it to him within 30 days, claiming that I now owed him $2,400. He never left a forwarding address, but his son sent a letter asking for his father's security deposit back on his father's behalf. I never even got to do a property inspection with him because he just left so suddenly.

The judge awarded the man $2,400.00 even though neither party had a lease, and I had copies of the monthly checks and first check for the last month's rent and security deposit. I'm just really confused now as what to do, other than appeal it, but I wonder if there is something I'm missing?

Thanks for reading.
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Old 10-29-2009, 11:21 PM
 
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appeal it and be prepared when you go to court. Landlord or tenant, whichever plans to terminate the lease, should give notice in writing well in advance of 30 days.
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Old 10-30-2009, 06:51 AM
 
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I would appeal it and get a realestate lawyer familiar with the process to go to court with you.

Good luck.
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