Sunbeemama
New Member
- Jurisdiction
- Washington
My renter voluntarily left the day the lease was up but left me with over $5000 in lost rent, removal of garbage and repairs for damages causes by obvious lease violations and willful damage (like pouring wax down the sink and on the carpet and forced entry ruining two doors). She is also threatening to sue me on many easily proven false charges. I do not want to lengthen my stress by filing a lawsuit but wonder if this might be a good case for small claims court which I understand is a one time face off. My question is this? If I show obviously confirmable damages for over $5000 but limit my claim to that amount and she loses who and how is she made to pay. What good is a win if I still have no way to get her to pay? Thank you!