Would it be worth suing my former tenants for non-payment of rent for 6 months, after having to pay a retainer, filing fees, service of process fees, etc.?

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Would it be worth suing my former tenants for non-payment of rent for 6 months, after having to pay a retainer, filing fees, service of process fees, etc.?

They stopped paying because they found out that I was in the process of doing a loan modification with the bank and thought that meant they no longer needed to pay their rent. They owe me $8232 from rent and late fees. I had a very strong lease agreement with them and it was for 2 years. I would like to know if it would be worth my time and money to go after them with having to pay the retainer, filing fees, service of process fees, etc.? How much does it typically cost in a case like this?

Asked on July 27, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Arizona

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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

From what you have written with respect to rent owed you by former tenants, you seem to have a well founded basis to file a suit in small claims court against the former tenants. Filing fees for a small claims court matter are around $50.00. Service of process per person is around $45.00.

Such costs can be assessed within the award received against the former tenants.


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