Former Plaintiff That Sued Landlord Now Defendant in Foreclosure??

[swoosh60]

What is the name of your state? WI

I will try to keep this brief and make a long story short. Back in November I moved out of my former apartment and did not receive most of my security deposit back. Although I had a copy of my original lease (3 years prior) that stated what I had paid the landlord, they still would not return it, although the apt. was left immaculate with no damages. I sued in Small Claims Court, got a judgment for twice the damages, then proceeded to file a garnishment on their bank account and basically, I got all my money, plus court costs, etc. About early June I received a call from a property mgr. affiliated with them that wanted me to provide a letter that this judgment was satisfied (it was) which I did, had it notarized, and sent to him to file with the Court. I don't think that ever happened. Meanwhile, I am served with a huge (2 reams worth) box of papers from a large local law firm that my former apt. complex is being foreclosed on, and I am listed as one of the defendents (probably I'm thinking, because I filed a lien on their property prior to garnishing them). I called this law firm, but because they represent the plaintiff, they really couldn't tell me if I needed to do anything. Can someone tell me if I'm only listed as a defendent because I'm a lienholder and also can I basically just not respond because I DID get my money and I'm satisfied. I don't know what my responsibility is to have the lien released, but I did save a copy of the letter I sent in June to try to do that. I'm really not a party to the foreclosure in any way, other than, as I said, having that lien placed on their property prior to receiving my security deposit back. Thanks for any advice!

[FlyingRon]

Most jurisdictions require the forecloser to NOTIFY all the lien holders that the foreclosure is happening so they can take action to protect their interest. I suspect from tall that paper that there are quite a few people with liens or security interest in the property.

Did you read the first part of the paper (after all the names)? Is it a foreclosure?

[swoosh60]

Yes, this is definitely a foreclosure action against my former landlord, as well as a number of other properties they must be affiliated with.

I am not the only defendant listed--there are a number of others--mostly looking all like lienholders against the properties ... i.e., paint company, landscape company, asphalt company, etc., and finally me.

If they are just notifying me, do I need to respond to the court in any way?

My suit was only for $673.00 ... obviously I do not want to have to retain an attorney to get my name off of this unless there is some reason I have to.

Thanks for any advice.