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Tom, we got a letter from our old landlord.
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Tom, we got a letter from our old landlord.
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The security deposit refund?
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Let me open it.
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It's been over three weeks since we moved out.
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He should have sent the full $2,000 back by now.
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Tom, he's only refunding $400.
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$400 out of $2,000?
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What happened to the rest?
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He's charging us $1,600 for wall damage and deep cleaning.
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Wall damage?
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We didn't damage any walls.
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Those marks were already there when we moved in.
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I have photos.
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You took photos on move-in day?
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Of course I did.
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Photos of every room, every wall, every scratch.
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Smart.
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So he's lying.
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And the deep cleaning fee is $300?
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We cleaned that apartment for two days.
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This is not okay.
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What can we do?
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I read online that there's a legal aid center downtown.
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Free help for people like us.
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Let's go this week.
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Hi there.
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How can I help you today?
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Our former landlord kept $1,600 of our $2,000 security deposit.
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What reasons did he give?
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Wall damage and deep cleaning.
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But the wall marks were there before we moved in we moved in.
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Do you have proof?
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Yes.
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I took photos on move-in day and I kept copies of all our text messages with him.
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Did you fill out a move-in checklist?
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Yes.
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It shows the existing damage when we moved in.
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He signed it too.
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That's excellent.
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You have a very strong case.
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So what do we do?
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You'll file a claim in small claims court.
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The form is called SC 100, plaintiff's claim.
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How much does it cost to file?
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For a claim of $1,600, the filing fee is $75.
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Do I need a lawyer?
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No. In small claims court, you represent yourself.
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That's the whole point.
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It's designed to be simple.
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What about serving the papers?
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I heard I can't do it myself.
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That's correct.
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You cannot serve the papers yourself.
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You have three options.
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What are they?
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First, ask a friend or family member over 18.
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Second, hire a professional process server, usually about $50.
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Third, the county sheriff can do it for a small fee.
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I think we'll use the sheriff's office.
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Good choice.
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Make sure the papers are served at least 15 days before your court date.
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15 days.
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Got it.
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Anything else I should prepare?
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Organize your evidence.
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Print the photos, bring the signed checklist, bring the text messages.
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I also recommend writing a demand letter first.
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Send it by certified mail.
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Why a demand letter?
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Because it shows the judge you tried to resolve this before going to court.
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Judges like that.
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Okay, let's organize everything.
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Where are the move-in photos?
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On my phone.
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I'll print them at the store tomorrow.
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And the move-in checklist?
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Right here.
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Look, it says, existing scuff marks on living room wall.
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And he signed it.
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That's gold.
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He literally agreed the damage was there before us.
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And here are our text messages.
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He wrote, Apartment looks good the day we moved out.
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Wait, he wrote apartment looks good and then charged us for damage?
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Exactly!
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That contradicts his own claim.
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This guy doesn't have a case.
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Let's fill out the SC100.
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I need his full legal name and address for the form.
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It's on our old lease, David J.
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Patterson, 415 Oak Blvd.
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Got it.
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And we're filing for $1,600 plus filing fees.
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Good.
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He won't know what hit him.
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Now I need to write the demand letter and send it by certified mail.
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I'll help.
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Dear Mr. Patterson, we demand the return of our full deposit.
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Good start.
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We'll give him 10 days to respond before we file.
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Hi, I'd like to file a small claims case.
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Sure.
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Do you have your SC100 form completed?
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Yes, here are three copies, like the website said.
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Let me review them.
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The plaintiff is Sarah Miller and the defendant is David Patterson?
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Yes, we're claiming $1,600 for wrongful security deposit deduction.
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Everything looks good.
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I'll stamp these now.
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Your filing fee is $75.
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Here's my card.
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Your case number is SC20243847.
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Write that down.
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SC20243847.
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Got it.
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Your hearing date is March 15th at 9.30 a.m courtroom B.
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And I need to have the papers served at least 15 days before that?
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Exactly.
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And you cannot serve them yourself.
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Someone else needs to deliver them.
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I'm going to use the Sheriff's Office.
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The Sheriff's Office is on the second floor.
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They charge about $40.
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I'll go there right now.
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Thank you so much.
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After the papers are served,
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make sure to file the Proof of Service form before your hearing.
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The proof of service.
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I'll remember that.
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How are you feeling?
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Nervous.
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My hands are shaking.
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You've been preparing for weeks.
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You're ready.
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What if I forget something?
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What if the judge doesn't believe me?
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You have photos, a signed checklist,
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text messages, and the demand letter.
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Your evidence is solid.
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What if he has a lawyer?
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He can't.
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No lawyers in small claims court.
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It's just him and you.
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Right.
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Just facts and evidence.
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Exactly.
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And And you have all the facts on your side.
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Okay.
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Let's go in.
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I'll be right there with you, in the audience. That helps.
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A lot.
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Now deep breath.
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You've got this.
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Okay.
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I'm ready.
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Good morning.
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Please place all bags and metal items on the belt.
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Good morning.
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Here's my bag.
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And your phone and keys in the tray, please.
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Sure.
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Step through the scanner.
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Did I set it off?
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Nope, you're clear.
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Here are your things.
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Thank you.
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Can you tell me where courtroom B is?
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Second floor, take the elevator on your left, room 206.
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And do I check in with anyone before the hearing?
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Yes, the clerk's desk is right outside the courtroom.
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Give them your case member.
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SC-2024-3847.
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You're prepared.
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Good luck today.
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Thank you.
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I appreciate that.
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Sarah, is that him?
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Yes, that's Mr. Patterson.
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He looks nervous.
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Good.
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He should be.
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He doesn't have a folder or anything, just a thin envelope.
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Really?
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We have a whole binder of evidence.
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Exactly.
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His case is weak.
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The clerk said they might offer mediation before the hearing.
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Mediation?
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What's that?
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A neutral third person helps us try to reach an agreement.
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If we agree, we don't need the judge.
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Would you take a deal?
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Depends on the deal.
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I want all $1,600 back, not a penny less.
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That's my Sarah.
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Good morning.
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I'm Michael, your mediator today.
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Good morning.
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The goal is to reach a settlement without seeing the judge.
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I understand.
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Mrs. Miller, what is your claim?
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Our landlord kept 1,600 of our deposit.
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What was his reason?
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Wall damage and deep cleaning.
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But the damage was already there.
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Do you have evidence?
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Yes.
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Photos from move-in day with time stamps.
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May I see them?
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Here.
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These show the wall marks on day one.
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These are very clear.
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Anything else?
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A signed move-in checklist.
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He acknowledged the damage.
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He signed it himself.
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Yes, and on move-out day,
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day he texted apartment looks good he wrote
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that after you moved out yes then charged us for damage
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two weeks later i see your evidence is very strong thank
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you the other party is offering one thousand dollars no i want the full sixteen hundred Are you firm on that?
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Yes, that's what he took unfairly.
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Give me a moment to speak with him. Of course.
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Good news.
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He's agreed to the full 1600.
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He agreed?
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Yes.
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I'll prepare the settlement agreement now.
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What happens after we sign?
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It becomes enforceable by the court.
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Thank you so much.
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Well, what happened?
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We got it!
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All $1,600.
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All of it?
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Every single dollar.
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He signed the settlement.
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Sarah, you did it.
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He didn't even go to the judge.
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Once he saw my evidence,
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he gave in during mediation.
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The photos, the checklist, his own text message saying, looks good.
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He couldn't argue with his own words.
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I'm so proud of you.
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You stood up for yourself. For us.
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We stood up for us.
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So when do we get the money?
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He has 30 days to pay.
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If he doesn't, we can enforce the judgment.
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He'll pay.
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He knows he lost.
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I hope other renters know about this.
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You don't have to accept an unfair deposit deduction.
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Just take photos on move-in day.
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And keep everything in writing.
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Pizza's here.
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Celebration pizza.
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The best kind of pizza.
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You know what's crazy?
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We almost just accepted that $400.
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I know.
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I was so frustrated I almost gave up.
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But you didn't.
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Because you kept telling me to fight for it.
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And because you were smart enough to take photos on day one.
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New rule.
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Anytime we move into a new place, we photograph everything.
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Every room, every wall, every scratch.
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And keep all communications in writing.
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That text message was the moment he knew he lost.
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Apartment looks good, his own words.
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$1,600 plus $75 for filing.
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We're actually ahead.
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Wait, did we claim the filing fee too?
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You did.
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It was on the SC100.
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Oh, right.
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So 1675 total coming back.
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That's what I call a good day. To justice. To justice.
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And to always reading the fine print.
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- Security deposit - depósito de segurança
- Refund - reembolso
- Wall damage - danos nas paredes
- Deep cleaning - limpeza profunda
- Proof - prova
- Move-in checklist - lista de verificação de entrada
- Claim in small claims court - processo no tribunal de pequenas causas
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