Can I get all or some of my money back from my roommate?

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Can I get all or some of my money back from my roommate?

I had an apartment with someone. I left due to the relationship getting violent. He aparently damaged the place. I never saw, We went to court, complex was awarded the money. He admitted he did it and said he’d pay, I hear nothing for 8 years. Suddenly I come home from a vacation, I have papers for court a few days later, obviously can’t prepare that quick so I couldn’t go. They are awarded the money again? And with 8% interest. Which they now garnish my check? Why didn’t this happen before? I received nothing to pay. Can I get my money back from the other who did not pay anything

Asked on August 7, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Delaware

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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

I suggest that you consult with an attorney about the situation that you have written about to review the paper work you have written about because what you have written is pretty vague. It seems that you were sued and a default/default judgment was awarded against you for failing to appear in court. Had you appeared, you might have sucessfully defended the action for being time barred by your state's statute of limitations due to being filed too late. You might be able to file an action against your former roommate for the amount that has been awarded against you.


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