Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
money owed for damage by renter
A tenant moved out of a house and $3100. worth of ''beyond normal wear and tear'' damage was reported. The deposit covers $1500. of this amount. The tenant has gone to a known address in AZ. Can this person be taken to small claims court?
Asked on 8/19/05, 2:05 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Philip Iadevaia
Law Offices of Philip A. Iadevaia
Re: money owed for damage by renter
Take the person to small claims court in California and have him served with the complaint in AZ. Once you get a judgment against him, you can apply for a sister state judgment in AZ where you can seize his assets. Good Luck.
Answered on 8/19/05, 2:22 pm