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When a landlord files a claim against a tenant for unpaid rent and is awarded damages - does the judgment stay on the tenant's record?
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∙ 14y ago
yes
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Yes, the judgment typically stays on the tenant's record and can negatively impact their credit score and rental history. This can make it difficult for the tenant to rent a new property in the future and may also affect their ability to secure loans or credit in other areas of their life.
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What can a Landlord lien of a Tenant's to recover Property Damages in Florida?
To receover property damage in Florida the landlord must file a suit against the tenant. If the landlord wins he can collect using usual means of collecting on a judgment. If the tenant has property then a lien can be placed on it to satisfy a judgment. But if the lien is on a primary home then he cannot be forced to sell the home per homestead laws.
Can landlord issue judgment without legal action?
The landlord has self-remedies, up to a point. But landlords cannot issue a "legal judgement". The landlord can deduct damages and unpaid rent from your security deposit, and the landlord or tenant can seek legal resolution.
Can an auto insurance company file a lien against your home for auto damages?
Yes--but only if they have a court judgment against you. In that case, they would have what is called a judgment lien.
What does it mean when the court of appeals inserts a remittitur in a case?
A remittitur entered by an appeals court is a reduction in the amount of damages, without reversing the underlying judgment that plaintiff was entitled to damages. When awarding damages, a jury has to do so based on the evidence. If it is clear that a jury misinterpreted some evidence as to damages and awarded an amount that is clearly against the weight of the evidence, the court will reduce the total damage award by the mistaken amount. It will not reverse the entire judgment and award of damages. An example would be where a plaintiff sues for back pay in a wrongful employment termination suit. The back pay is a specific amount based on salary and length of time the salary was not paid. If the jury made an obvious miscalculation and awarded too much, the court would reduce the amount awarded. The appeals court would not throw out the entire judgment if it found nothing else wrong.
Can a landlord sue me for damages after losing in small claims court for not returning my deposit. She never filed an appeal or counter suit within the 30 day's after i won the judgment.?
If you sued the Landlord and he lost, he must give you your deposit. However he can separately sue you for damages. Whether he wins that lawsuit or not, he must give you your deposit!
What type of damages are rarely awarded in negligence cases?
Punitive Damages
Can we sue our landlord if he is hurt on the property by a bully and the landlord has been informed?
You cannot sue your landlord unless you suffered damages due to his negligence.
Can a landlord file charges for damages if no lease was signed?
Absolutely.
Can a landlord charge for cat damage?
If a cat damages a rental property, the landlord can charge you for it. They will usually take it out of the security deposit.
Damages for breach of contract should only be awarded where they arise naturally from the contractis known as?
Damages for breach of contract should only be awarded where they arise naturally from the contract are known as compensatory damages. This is what will compensate the aggrieved party to the contract.
In which instances might exemplary damages be awarded?
Exemplary Damages are often referred to as punitive damages in legal terms. Such damages are awarded to the Plaintiff when the Defendant has acted in a negligent manner. This can be physical bodily harm, mental harm and or property damage. A judge can award damages beyond the cost to replace the damaged item.
I was driving a friend's motorcycle wrecked it and he had no insurance on the bike am I responsible for damages and if he sues will he be able to garnish my wages in Alabama?
Because you assumed responsibility for the bike when you borrowed it, the responsibility for the damages is yours. Your friend can sue you and a judgment would be placed against you. The court would garnish your wages only if you failed to pay the judgment. Your best bet is to keep your reputation and friendship intact and pay the damages.
