Going to court over rent due - Posted by BrettGa

Posted by Sailor on September 29, 2006 at 19:04:49:

Maybe, but each PD has its own rules (e.g., you can only put it
through the bank once) & they don’t like going after every bad
piece of paper. However, since it is for $500, it might have a
better chance. I wouldn’t expect a problem in court, but it is
always good to anticipate one. Laws vary from state to state, but
in my experience in NC a tenant who continues to pay rent is
considered a “holdover,” & a Rental Agreement continues in effect,
even if expired.

Tye

Going to court over rent due - Posted by BrettGa

Posted by BrettGa on September 29, 2006 at 11:28:56:

Here is my question. I leased a property and then sub leased to someone else on a option to purchase. They gave me money down, paid rent payments although several times the checks bounced. They moved out, leaving me with a check for 500 that was no good. She has plead not guilty and doesnt want to pay the check. What do I need to do to make sure I succeed in court? Here is a problem however. Our contract ended in february, she stayed until april, but March rent is the check that bounced. I know, I know I should have got her out of the house sooner, but i cant make up for it now. Please any advice will help me. This is a first court appearance like this for me.

Wasting time in court - Posted by John Merchant

Posted by John Merchant on September 30, 2006 at 10:56:30:

I’d advise you to waste no more time trying to collect from that deadbeat.

Even when the court awards you a judgment, you’re not likely to collect it, so you’ve just wasted a whole bunch of time and energy chasing the wind.

Count yourself lucky that the bum is out of your house, and next time do some careful screening before letting anybody rent from you.

Re: Going to court over rent due - Posted by dutch

Posted by dutch on September 29, 2006 at 13:59:18:

You need to check your local laws, but I believe a bounced check for ANY reason is against the law. Call your district attorney.

Dutch