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  • 09-14-2016, 12:36 PM
    horses2
    Suing a Former Tenant in Small Claims Court for Unpaid Rent
    My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: Maryland.

    I had a tenant that was on a month to month lease, and moved out without providing the required notice. they also left without paying that months rent. the security deposit did not cover the damages and rent due, so i filed a claim in maryland court. the trial date has been set.

    the tenant wrote me a letter, stating they wanted to make payments to settle up the debt. they sent a check for the first installment. at that rate it will take awhile to settle up.

    My question, do I procede with the case and have that leverage incase they "forget to pay", or would I be able to "hold" the case and bring it back up if they "forget to pay"?

    Do I create any issues by communicating with them prior to the trial?

    Thanks,
  • 09-17-2016, 11:48 AM
    Mr. Knowitall
    Re: Suing a Former Tenant in Small Claims Court for Unpaid Rent
    You are likely better off getting a consent judgment, and filing a satisfaction of judgment when the tenant has paid all of the money owed.
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