Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Massachusetts
small claims court
The appartment i was living at took me to housing court in brockton for damages, they said they had to put a new rug in. The rug was in good condition when I left. In court it was voluntary dismised. Then they took me to plymouth small claims court The clerk went in there favor. I appealed it to jury trial they did not show up it was dismised. Now there takink me back to small claims court. What should I do. I did nothing wrong, and they just wont leave me alone.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: small claims court
If you went to hearing in Plymouth, see if the matter was dismissed with prejudice. If so, they can't bring it again.
If they file in small claims ask to have it removed to housing court as it is a claim arising out of a lease and do not agree to a voluntary dismissal unless it is dismissed with prejudice.
Good Luck
Re: small claims court
You may want to consider hiring an attorney. There may be a number of counterclaims worth bringing, and which would certainly discourage the landlord here from pursuing you.
Please contact me if you would like some assistance in this matter. I am located in Quincy.
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