Legal Question in Consumer Law in Georgia

Past residence says I owe them 3,500 in back rent

I was notified today by a loft housing company that I owed approximately 3,500 in back rent and other fees because I didn't give proper notice that I was leaving. I didn't terminate the lease early and gave them the required 60 days notice that i was leaving and not renewing my lease (i have no copy of 60-days notice but copy of lease). They are now acting like i've lived there the whole time and owe them all of this money, which I don't because i moved into another place and have my name on the lease there.

Also, when i left there, i had major trouble getting my security deposit back and called in to get it back, and no one ever mentioned the outstanding money that i was supposed to have owed them.

They are swindling me here. They have turned the debt over to a collection company. Can you give me advice? Do I take them to small claims court? Can you walk me thru the steps?

Thank you for your time.


Asked on 8/18/04, 6:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Re: Past residence says I owe them 3,500 in back rent

If the lease required notice and you didn't give it, you owe the money. Assuming that your security deposit matter is resolved, I am not understanding why you'd want to save them the filing fees to get you into court and sue them; that doesn't make sense. Examine the lease to determine if their numbers are right. If not, you may want to let a lawyer examine it to discuss your response.

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Answered on 8/18/04, 8:15 pm


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