I posted an earlier message a few days ago regarding this issue. Since then my son has contacted the attorney representing the apartment complex to try and negotiate a settlement to this issue and avoid going to court. The amount was reduced by two months rent, and my son offered to pay $100/month to pay off the re-negotiated debt amount. The lawyer said they would accept monthly payments, but demanded an agreement to pay $250/month. My son only makes $7.50/hr and cannot afford monthly payments that high. Is there any way he can get a more reasonable payment arrangement?
Here is a recap of the situation: Son’s lease ran to end of 6/04, but he moved out in 2/04. Landlord re-rented the apt in 5/04. Landlord served papers to collect rent covering Feb-June 2004, plus legal fees. Attorney for landlord agreed to drop charges for May & June rent (since apt was re-rented in May). Found out that the SOL for breach of written contract in Colorado is 3 years. Papers state landlord was aware of ‘injury’ on 3/11/04; papers were served on 3/6/07 (just 5 days shy of the SOL running out). Son now lives in Nevada and is trying to negotiate settlement to avoid a court appearance date of 4/2 in Colorado to address this issue.
Please let me know if there is any way my son can get a more reasonable payment arrangement? If he sends a payment of $100 and it is accepted, will that constitute agreement of the monthly amount by the landlord? What type of documentation should be drawn up to confirm this arrangement?
Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions.
Thank you.

