I made the “nice guy” land lording mistake with a tenant.She now owes me about $3,000….I know, I’m an idiot.She moved out without me having to evict her.Can anyone offer any tips on Small claims court?

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Courts are not very intelligent and will give the benefit of the doubt to the defendant. 

The ensuing investigation led to a $10k fine + court costs payable by the Landlord for the absence of smoke/co detectors !!!

My dau has taken initial steps to take them to small claims court to recoup this money as well as utility and internet costs they owe her and fees for a bounced check from one of the roommates.

Cops are likely to say it's a  civil issue and you will need to file in court to evict.

she is not taking you to court, is she?

In my opinion it sounds like one heck of a definition battle if things were to ever get taken to court...

Those who have foreclosed on a property more than likely lived anywhere from 5 months to 1 year mortgage free (again extremely worse than evictions which are most likely 1-2months of rent in arrears) I know many people (in Florida) who stall the courts and live 5 years in foreclosure and have the nerve to lease out the property and collect rent, paying the bank absolutely NOTHING.

You end up in a judicial foreclosure, going to court.