Small Claims Court & Garnishing wages after judgement

[Brian Tennies]

Hello!

Thanks for looking!

I've got two scenarios I could use a little advice on;

1- I had a tenant leave after threat of eviction, they owe about $2,200.  I have lots of documentation, mostly text messages.  Should I take them to small claims court, or do I need to file some kind of tenant eviction paperwork first? ....I've only had one full eviction in the past, luckily.  

2- The one eviction I did have recently resulted in a judgement for me around $3000.  I'm doubtful I'll see that but I'd hire someone to take care of all the paperwork to garnish their wages if I can?  Or do I need to contact their employers directly?  It didn't end very well and I'd rather not have any interaction with the past tenants if I don't need to.  

As always thanks for any help!