Re: Do I sue landlord? Is it worth it? - Landlord Forum thread 247328

Re: Do I sue landlord? Is it worth it? by Jon (Delaware) on February 6, 2012 @19:22

I am a Delaware Landlord and I suggest you use the courts. It's only $40 to file.

Yes the landlord needs to have the security deposit in a bank stated on your lease. They need to provide proof if requested in writing. Recently I saw a lawyer on another matter and they mentioned this is a big deal if you go to court...it doesn't mean squat until the judge is asks.

I'll also tell you a lot of Delaware landlords don't do background checks (I don't know why). When my tenant that I was in the process of evicting was trying to move locally, I got several calls from landlords who told me they don't do background checks. When I told them the truth (yes I could have lied), I suspected they acted on that info based on the fact that my tenants moved to Florida.

As said before, take it to court. Good luck.

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Re: Do I sue landlord? Is it worth it? by David (Delaware) on February 7, 2012 @07:29	[ Reply ]

Thank you. I will file. Yea I am never renting from a private person again without doing a background check on the landlord. Thanks again.