How do we go about taking our former landlords to court?
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How do we go about taking our former landlords to court?
We gave proper notice, however we were broken into the same day we gave notice and paid our rent. The apartment complex didn’t secure door properly. Even with the alarm our door got busted open so we were fearful for our lives and decided to move. Now they said we owe $5,000. There are circumstances around us moving not just because we wanted to leave.
Asked on November 29, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Georgia
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you want to take your former landlord to court over circumstances involving your former rental, I would first try and resolve the dispute by way of a written agreement through a meeting or a telephone call or calls.
If such is unsuccessful, then you should go down to your county court house and get a form to file a small claims action against your former landlord. Most county court houses have small claims advisers to assist people in your situation.
You fill out the complaint, make a copy of it as well as the summons and have it filed with the court clerk. The clerk will set a hearing date, time, and location. You have the summons and complaint served on the landlord and then attend the trial.
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