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JP Krueger
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  • Beverly, MA
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Small claims after eviction

JP Krueger
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Beverly, MA
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Hi BP, I recently evicted a tenant for non payment of rent and I received a judgement for them for about 4k. 

When I take the tenants to small claims court, how do I figure out their current residence?

If there are multiple tenants on judgement, do I file one form against all three? And do i file it in a town that at least one of them resides in?

Is there a way to avoid small claims since I already have the judgement? 

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Amanda Davis
  • Attorney
  • Dayton, OH
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Amanda Davis
  • Attorney
  • Dayton, OH
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In Ohio you wouldn't go to small claims if you already have a judgement. unless MA is different, you would not use small claims to enforce a judgment. You need to probably need to try to start garnishment proceedings. You probably should consult a local attorney.

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