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  • 01-22-2013, 03:49 AM
    s10sleeper
    Do I Need to Notify Previous Landlord Prior to Filing a Small Claims Suit
    My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: KS

    Recently I was forced to move out in what seemed to be an obvious retaliation for having an inspection done 30 days after requesting repairs in writing to bring the house to city codes.

    It was obvious because I have an email from the city inspector with a copy of the report along with the time, date and what was stated on each time they made contact. When I was moving out the landlord never showed for the final walkthrough, just like in the beginning when they did not perform a written inspection.

    40 days after moving out I finally got a letter from the landlord stating I would not be getting any of my deposit back due to my obvious neglect of the property and that once he got estimates he would let me know how much more I owed him. I never neglected a thing and contacted them multiple times about repairs before sending it in writing.

    Anyways, I responded with a letter requesting an itemized list and the costs for the reason he was withholding my deposit money. It will soon be 30 days since sending the letter, which was 60 days after vacating, and I have heard nothing.

    If I understand the Statutes correctly, I have every right to take him to court, and have sufficient documentation plus unbiased witnesses. I am wondering if I have to notify them again prior to filing or if serving papers is sufficient
  • 01-23-2013, 11:03 PM
    Mr. Knowitall
    Re: Do I Need to Notify Previous Landlord Prior to Filing a Small Claims Suit
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    Quoting s10sleeper
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    Recently I was forced to move out....

    Exactly what do you mean by "forced to move out" and exactly how did that occur?
    Quote:

    Quoting s10sleeper
    If I understand the Statutes correctly, I have every right to take him to court, and have sufficient documentation plus unbiased witnesses. I am wondering if I have to notify them again prior to filing or if serving papers is sufficient

    Notify them of what? Your intent to sue? No.
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