Re: Another lawncare question - tips for future

Re: Another lawncare question - tips for future by MrDan (GA) on August 24, 2016 @19:50

Here is a potential problem. You withhold the $400.00, the tenant files suit against you. You will have to appear in court (if required) or hire an attorney to represent you. You will have to prove the damages, which means the landscaper who did the work will have to appear in court to testify about the damages. You will also have to prove the damage was caused by the tenants neglect and not by other reasons. All this will far exceed the $400.00 dollars you desire to withhold. Then if you fail to prove your case, you will have the additional cost of of damages to the tenant, court cost and attorney fees which will greatly increase your risk.

The fact that no one was concerned about any inspection during the term of the lease, that improper notice was given and the tenant was not allowed to cure any violation of the lease will weigh heavy against the landlord.

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