Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Oklahoma

Claims against Tennent

Leased house from Property Management firm, as named Lessor, through natural expiration of a 1 year lease. Moved out of home in same basic condtion as when moved in, Lessor kept $750 deposit would not refund. Latter found out from other clients it is the Lessor's standard practice to retain deposits. Unknown to me at the time the house was owned by an investment group. The investment group sold the house shortly after I moved out. 1.5 years latter the investment group who sold the house and no longer owns the property is filing a small claims action for $6,000 damages to carpet, paint, clean-up etc.... The claim is not legitimate... The lease states the lessor is the PM, and the PM has never provided notice or made me aware of issues as there were none at the time control of the property was given back to the Lessor. Does the investment group have legal standing?


Asked on 5/23/07, 10:57 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
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Re: Claims against Tennent

"Legal standing" is a term of art. If they sue,k and the court doesn't dismiss, they have "legal standing."

I think what you're really asking is whether you are liable for alleged damages, and whether you have a counter-claim about the withheld deposit.

These are both questions that depend upon local law and some factual issues (such as written notification of your new address and the statute of limitations on contracts), so consult local counsel.

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Answered on 5/23/07, 12:22 pm


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