The small claims COVID-19 rental debt process
The small claims COVID-19 rental debt process
- The small claims process is an easier way to take a tenant to court if they owe you COVID-19 rental debt
- COVID-19 rental debt is rent due between March 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021
- If you're suing about COVID-19 rental debt there is no limit to how much you can sue for in small claims court
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1. Ask tenant to pay you
Ask your tenant for the unpaid money. Help your tenant obtain rental assistance.
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2. Start a small claims case if they don't pay
File papers to start the case, get a court date, and officially let your tenant know you're suing them.
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3. Go to your court date
The judge listens to both sides, looks at evidence, and decides who wins or loses the case.
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4. After the trial – pay and collect
The side that was sued, lost and owes money may appeal (ask for a new trial). After an appeal is done or the time to file has run out, whoever won can collect their money.
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