If Iamsuing for return of a security deposit,is the defendant named on petition the owner, the apartments, or the property management company?
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If Iamsuing for return of a security deposit,is the defendant named on petition the owner, the apartments, or the property management company?
The leasing office didn’t list my pet deposit of $500 or account for what it was used for. The property management failed to fix it when I told them told me it was refundable I didn’t get it back. I called them later asked them what the pet deposit was for; what was it used for. They told me it was used for damages and repairs. But they didn’t use it towards anything. They didn’t even list it . Should I name the defendants all 3?
Asked on November 5, 2010 under Real Estate Law, California
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
You should name all three as defendants and DOES 1 through 10, Inclusive. DOES are fictitious persons to include in the caption to be certain you didn't omit any defendants.
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