Winnable in Court? - Landlord Forum thread 359741

Winnable in Court? by bill on September 23, 2019 @13:48

I had a tenant break a lease a month into a 12 month lease. I was able to use the security deposit to cover some of the cost to re-rent the unit but had to put out $400 to cover the cost to the realtor to rent the unit again. I've already sent the former tenant a bill but they refuse to pay. I feel they should have to pay the amount for the realtor to rent the unit since that is an expense thrusted upon me after they broke the contract.

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Re: Winnable in Court? by Robert on September 24, 2019 @13:53	[ Reply ]

You could probably win, but then you have to try and collect which is even harder. For $400 just consider it a lesson learned and next time do a better job screening and using a credit report to find good tenants. If you know for sure where they live now and where they are employed then you stand a good chance of collecting. You would still have to win in court first.

Re: Winnable in Court? by Richard on September 26, 2019 @04:50	[ Reply ]

There are higher chances that you can win the case. Collect all the proofs of early lease termination. Here I agree with Robert. Now onwards, you should choose the tenant wisely. So, less you will face nuisance of tenant turnover. Finding a potential tenant is a tough job. I hope the following tips will help you with it-http://propertytale.mystrikingly.com/blog/choose-best-tenant