How do I file with small claims court against my former landlordregarding the return of my security deposit?regarding
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How do I file with small claims court against my former landlordregarding the return of my security deposit?regarding
My landlord only paid us back half of the agreed amount of money. He came up with last minute fees that he cannot prove so he did not have to pay us the full amount. I have tried contacting him without any response. And now want to know how to go about filing with the courts. Thank you
Asked on August 30, 2011 Louisiana
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you desire to file a small claims action against your former landlord, you need to go down to the superior court clerk in the county and state where the rented property you had is located and file the small claims court complaint and summons.
For a form needed, you can go online typically in the state you are located and pull one up for filling out. You need to take the original and a couple of copies to the court clerk for filing. A hearing date will be assigned. Once assigned, you need to serve the landlord with the summons and complaint and be prepared toprove your claims before the judge assigned your case by presenting the evidence and testimony you need.
Good luck.
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