I have been there with a tenant likeyou an got taken to court> tenantsaying condo bad , unlivable whenI just remodeled the whole place myself> the tenant played the samegame you did well the judge actuallywent to this condo because like you thetenant said it was junk well the judgegave me a judgement for $4,000 unpaid rent AND kicked him out the very next day > by the way your trick is know byjudges and if you are found out to play this game look out!!!

From my experience as the landlord:Your partner' residency status is irrelevant.You need to look at your partner's connection to the property as well as if any judgement is actually can be collected.If you partner has been serviced properly, somebody needs to show up in court unless the default judgment cannot be connected.

Prior to signing a contract we do a data search of the customer on the Md State court system to see if they are being sued  , like to sue , and have judgements against them .I do have to say 50% is a wee bit steep as a deposit , but I dont know the laws of the state where the work is being done 

If they feel a person is being bullheaded you won't get a dime besides a judgement and a lot of wasted time.

Your investor will probably trust your judgement a little more for showing intelligence.

We've had several evictions over the years and have gotten judgements against the tenants.

JUDGMENT against REDACTED, in favor of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A"There are several of these listed on the deed information before this 'auction' or 'sheriffs' sale and I am curious.I have always been under the impression, that while I have always purchased thru a broker that a home CANNOT be sold to me if there is some lien or other judgement against it.NOTE ALSO:  I have never done a Sheriff's sale.  

only way to get paid for damages is to sue and get a judgement.. then record the judgement.. and hope the fico picks it up.. collecting on its hard to collect for damages.. 

However the title company discovered IRS judgements against the borrower that would automatically attach to the property the second it was deeded to them so could not proceed with the transaction.  

A landlord can go to small claims court to obtain a judgement for the damages or may turn the debt over to a collection agency.