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Brian Tennies
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Heading to Small Claims Court..... for the 1st time. Any advice?

Brian Tennies
  • Investor
  • Waukesha, WI
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I made the “nice guy” land lording mistake with a tenant.

She now owes me about $3,000….I know, I’m an idiot.

She moved out without me having to evict her.

Can anyone offer any tips on Small claims court?

Should I hire an attorney to handle for me?

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Russell Brazil
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Russell Brazil
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For that small of a price, I would not hire an attorney.  My biggest piece of advice is to be prepared for your former tenant to blatantly lie...and just keep your cool through the whole thing.

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