Paying for more than just my electricity

[kwsbtrfly]

I lived in a two family house, my landlord's daughter living in the other apartment. I suspected foul play with my electricity, so I hired an electrician to check my fuse box. As it turns out, my fuse box was powering the other apartment as well as my own. After I approached her about it, I checked the fuse box and found that she had switched things in my fuse box, removing all things that did not belong to my apartment. I am going to sue her in small claims, but am wondering if (1)I have a case, and (2) any advice that would help me prove my case. I have never had to do anything like this, but my landlord was obviously very sneaky and dishonest. What do I need to win this case?

Kris

 

[HomeGuru]

Testimony from the electrician.

 

[kwsbtrfly]

The owner of the company sent me a letter stating their findings. Do I need him to testify or is this enough?

 

[djdj]

Well I hope you are starting to pack and find a new place to live, cause if you have NO LEASE (month to month) expect the 30 day eviction notice soon...(be out by March 1st)

With a lease you wont get a renewal.....

So calculate what your electric is since you lived there the electric company WILL give you copies of all your bills...and sue for half

 

[kwsbtrfly]

I actually moved out back in November. I waited to see what I got back for security, and I am also suing for parts of that too. So moving out or eviction is not an issue.
As far as suing for half, wouldn't I need more evidence than merely a letter from the electrician to sue for that much? I already have all of my electric bills. Or should I leave that up to the judge? Thanks for your help!

 

[HomeGuru]

Like I said, testimony from the electrician. A letter from him is not testimony.

 

[kwsbtrfly]

Thank you for advice, will contact electrician and ask that he help me out.

 

[kwsbtrfly]

I just received paperwork stating that my former landlord has obtained an attorney? Can anyone give me advice considering the new circumstances? I did not expect that I would need an attorney, now I get this from her. Should I hire an attorney?

I also received requests for information, interrogatories, from her attorney. I am thinking this may have to do with discovery issues, (from my watching law shows on t.v.), but I could be wrong. Does this apply small claims? If so, do I
have a right to know who she is going to have testify?

I am so confused and don't know what to do next! Please help.

Kris