Security Deposit…worth going to court??

[Sara M.]

I had tenant recently move out who owed me over her security deposit. One thing she refuses to pay for is the fence panels that her son and his friends broke. The neighboring tenants (it’s a duplex) and myself were outside while her son and his friends ran around the outside of the fence and kicked it. I didn’t call the police that day because I texted her and thought we had an understanding she would pay for the damages. Time comes for her to pay and she refuses because it wasn’t her son. In her lease  there is a section about guests. It states you are responsible for all damage and costs done by guests. She says because it wasn’t the fence on her side it doesn’t count.  I feel like I have a pretty concrete case when it comes to this situation but is it worth the hassle of getting a lawyer? The fence panels would costs about $202 to replace. Thoughts?