How can I sue in small claims court regarding being charged for pest treatment?
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How can I sue in small claims court regarding being charged for pest treatment?
My landlord is forcing me to pay second pest treatment as I missed to prepare my apartment for couple of instances on first treatment and they found live bug during final visit of first treatment course. I am sure the apartment was previously infested and more than 50% of the apartments in the building are infested. They take out outstanding balance from my check for monthly rent without having that second treatment. In my state, the landlord pays for pest treatment and there is no such charges in lease except I have to give them access for the public health and safety related issues.
Asked on January 3, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Connecticut
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you believe that you are being charged by your landlord so much per month for pest treatment in violation of state law where you reside as well as additional charges for the pest extermination company for rescheduling the eradication of the vermin at your rental, and want to bring a small claims action against your landlord for the return of such money paid by you, I recommend that you down to the county court clerk's office in the county where you reside and request a small claims form to file a complaint.
Most counties have small claims advisors to assist people like you with the filing of the complaint, its service on the other party and what needs to be brought to court to prove your case.
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