 How to collect (by Bobby [GA]) Apr 11, 2010 8:07 PM
 How to collect (by Reid [KS]) Apr 11, 2010 11:53 PM
How to collect (by Gail K [GA]) Apr 12, 2010 12:34 AM
How to collect (by Bobby [GA]) Apr 12, 2010 4:43 AM
How to collect (by Reid [KS]) Apr 12, 2010 5:25 AM
How to collect (by Bobby [GA]) Apr 12, 2010 5:28 AM
How to collect (by Gail K [GA]) Apr 12, 2010 6:39 AM
How to collect (by Bobby [GA]) Apr 12, 2010 6:46 AM
How to collect (by Red [GA]) Apr 12, 2010 6:51 AM
How to collect (by Bobby [GA]) Apr 12, 2010 7:00 AM
How to collect (by billy [MA]) Apr 12, 2010 7:21 AM
How to collect (by Red [GA]) Apr 12, 2010 9:09 AM
How to collect (by Bobby [GA]) Posted on: Apr 11, 2010 8:07 PM
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State Specific Question About: GEORGIA (GA)
This may be a few questions, but here goes. I issued a pay or quit notice today. My tenant is supposed to move tomorrow. If they do, how do I collect the money owed? Continue to the same courts as the eviction filing, or go to civil court?
Thanks for the help! --24.98.xxx.xx |
How to collect (by Reid [KS]) Posted on: Apr 11, 2010 11:53 PM
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You need to go to small claims court and sue for damages and or money owed. Small claims and the court used for evictions are both civil rather than criminal courts ( at least they are here ). --70.248.xxx.xxx |
How to collect (by Gail K [GA]) Posted on: Apr 12, 2010 12:34 AM
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In Georgia both evictions and claims for owed money up to $25,000 are handled in Magistrates Court (our version of Small Claims Court).
Gail --68.47.xxx.x |
How to collect (by Bobby [GA]) Posted on: Apr 12, 2010 4:43 AM
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I'm assuming I can't file until they are out, is that correct? --24.98.xxx.xx |
How to collect (by Reid [KS]) Posted on: Apr 12, 2010 5:25 AM
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You don't have to wait till they're gone but it would be to your advantage because it will give you a chance to do a final accounting so you'll know exactly what it is they owe you. --70.248.xxx.xxx |
How to collect (by Bobby [GA]) Posted on: Apr 12, 2010 5:28 AM
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Do you guys normally use a collections service, or do it yourself? --24.98.xxx.xx |
How to collect (by Gail K [GA]) Posted on: Apr 12, 2010 6:39 AM
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Collection services often require documentation of a court order that the tenant has been sued and that the landlord has won the judgement.
Have they paid previous rent by check? If so, did you take notice of their bank and account number (it's on the check). If so, and you win your judgement, bank garnishment is one option.
Gail --152.133.x.xxx |
How to collect (by Bobby [GA]) Posted on: Apr 12, 2010 6:46 AM
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They paid cash first, then by check. They bounced, account closed. I'm assuming I'll have to go to court either way, whether it's for the disp, or civil to get the money. The bounced checks and non payment are the reasons for eviction. --24.98.xxx.xx |
How to collect (by Red [GA]) Posted on: Apr 12, 2010 6:51 AM
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If they wrote you a bad check they are still responsible for paying for it. You need to check out GA bad check laws if you haven't already. Anything over $500 I believe is a felony.
I had one write me a bad check for rent, she ended up going to jail and then still had to pay me restitution.
--65.12.xxx.xxx |
How to collect (by Bobby [GA]) Posted on: Apr 12, 2010 7:00 AM
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Red,
Did you get a lawyer, or do it yourself? They aren't very giving on information, so I'm not sure how I'll find where they moved to.
--24.98.xxx.xx |
How to collect (by billy [MA]) Posted on: Apr 12, 2010 7:21 AM
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i used zabasearch.com to find someone recently.maybe wait a month or so after they move. there are other ways too.we get this question about once a week.look for other answers here.a colleague waited till bad guy got out of jail then collected by capias. --208.58.x.xx |
How to collect (by Red [GA]) Posted on: Apr 12, 2010 9:09 AM
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No lawyer, I just researched it and sent the required letter via registered mail. Police took her in after a traffic stop since she had an outstanding warrant. --65.12.xxx.xxx |
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