Brian in Lansin
Junior Member
[Michigan]
First of all, thanks for taking the time to read/respond. I really do appreciate it.
Short version of question:
My former landlord owes me ~$400 and my roommate and I have decided to take him to small claims court. In general, can one of us serve as the plantiff, or do we need to both be listed as the plantiff and go to court? We live in Michigan if it makes a difference.
Brief Background:
The landlord (a corporation) withheld ~$200 of our deposit, we sent a letter disagreeing with the charges, the landlord failed to respond or file suit with district court within 45 days of when we vacated the property. By Michigan law, they no longer can claim any part of the deposit and we are entitled to twice the amount withheld, but we need to take them to small claims or district court first. My roommate just started a new job ~150 miles away & would really rather not take a day off to go to court. I would like to handle the whole matter myself.What is the name of your state?
First of all, thanks for taking the time to read/respond. I really do appreciate it.
Short version of question:
My former landlord owes me ~$400 and my roommate and I have decided to take him to small claims court. In general, can one of us serve as the plantiff, or do we need to both be listed as the plantiff and go to court? We live in Michigan if it makes a difference.
Brief Background:
The landlord (a corporation) withheld ~$200 of our deposit, we sent a letter disagreeing with the charges, the landlord failed to respond or file suit with district court within 45 days of when we vacated the property. By Michigan law, they no longer can claim any part of the deposit and we are entitled to twice the amount withheld, but we need to take them to small claims or district court first. My roommate just started a new job ~150 miles away & would really rather not take a day off to go to court. I would like to handle the whole matter myself.What is the name of your state?