How would I go about suing an ex-roommate for rent if their refusal to pay ultimately affected my credit?
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How would I go about suing an ex-roommate for rent if their refusal to pay ultimately affected my credit?
Roommate chose not to honor agreement to pay half of rent for remaining 3 months of lease and ultimately skipped town. Both of our names were on the lease but since they were unable to locate her, the burden fell on me and my credit. I finally finished paying it all back but I want her to repay me back.
Asked on March 12, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Georgia
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you do not know where your former roommate is, you will need to do a search to locate her. There are some online search companies that can assist you in locating her where you can buy a 24 hour pass to do the locate.
Once located, you most likely will file a small claims court action against her for the one half of the rent owed. Once filed in the local court house, you will need to have her served with the summons and complaint. The local court clerk can assist in the process.
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