Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida
can i sue a roommate who isn't on lease. she owed October rent but didn't pay and just moved out. i have texts and emails agreeing on rent. will this hold up in small claims court?
Asked on 10/15/12, 12:40 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Barry Stein
De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary
Yes, you can probably sue and get a judgment. The real issue you may want to know is can you collect the judgment once you get it. If not, then it is good money after bad. You will have to expend costs and wont get those back either unless you can get the former roomate to pay.
Answered on 10/15/12, 12:44 pm
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