Collecting on a Back Rent Judgement

[Sayra Chorey]

I went to court to evict some renters that had not paid rent for several months. While in the process of this eviction, they left. I still proceeded with the eviction so I could collect a back rent judgement. They never showed up for court and I was granted a judgement for $5500. I used a lawyer to help me through this process and it cost about $1500.

So now what do I do to collect this money? I'm am hesitant to pay for anymore legal help because I'm not sure I will ever see any money from these people. Is there something I can do on my own? Are there any collection agency's I could turn this debt over to?

I have tried looking online on the housing court website, but I don't really understand what I have to do.

Any insight you have would be appreciated!