Security Deposit received late

[IONEGARM]

The site for what you need:
http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/sec-deposit.shtml

California civil code 1950.5 is the relevant section.

Another link for small claims:
http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/smallclaims/research.htm#secdep

[UCGal]

[quote=davelj]Someone knowledgeable about such things told me the following recently:

If you sue someone in small claims court and win (either the judge rules in your favor or the defendant is a no-show), and the defendant doesn’t pay you, then they will not be able to re-register their car in the state of California until the claim is satisfied.

While I love the idea (and HOA’s should be pursuing this against deadbeats who leave upaid dues and foreclosed properties behind), I want further corroboration that this is the case. Anyone know?[/quote]

I can confirm that used to be true for judgements that were the result of traffic incidents. (I had an uninsured driver hit me back in the 80’s and sued for damage to my motorcycle.) I had to file my small claims judgement with the DMV.

However, the DMV wasn’t very good at matching their list against name changes – she changed her name back to her maiden name and voila – she was back in business.

[UCGal]

[quote=davelj]Someone knowledgeable about such things told me the following recently:

If you sue someone in small claims court and win (either the judge rules in your favor or the defendant is a no-show), and the defendant doesn’t pay you, then they will not be able to re-register their car in the state of California until the claim is satisfied.

While I love the idea (and HOA’s should be pursuing this against deadbeats who leave upaid dues and foreclosed properties behind), I want further corroboration that this is the case. Anyone know?[/quote]

I can confirm that used to be true for judgements that were the result of traffic incidents. (I had an uninsured driver hit me back in the 80’s and sued for damage to my motorcycle.) I had to file my small claims judgement with the DMV.

However, the DMV wasn’t very good at matching their list against name changes – she changed her name back to her maiden name and voila – she was back in business.

[UCGal]

[quote=davelj]Someone knowledgeable about such things told me the following recently:

If you sue someone in small claims court and win (either the judge rules in your favor or the defendant is a no-show), and the defendant doesn’t pay you, then they will not be able to re-register their car in the state of California until the claim is satisfied.

While I love the idea (and HOA’s should be pursuing this against deadbeats who leave upaid dues and foreclosed properties behind), I want further corroboration that this is the case. Anyone know?[/quote]

I can confirm that used to be true for judgements that were the result of traffic incidents. (I had an uninsured driver hit me back in the 80’s and sued for damage to my motorcycle.) I had to file my small claims judgement with the DMV.

However, the DMV wasn’t very good at matching their list against name changes – she changed her name back to her maiden name and voila – she was back in business.

[UCGal]

[quote=davelj]Someone knowledgeable about such things told me the following recently:

If you sue someone in small claims court and win (either the judge rules in your favor or the defendant is a no-show), and the defendant doesn’t pay you, then they will not be able to re-register their car in the state of California until the claim is satisfied.

While I love the idea (and HOA’s should be pursuing this against deadbeats who leave upaid dues and foreclosed properties behind), I want further corroboration that this is the case. Anyone know?[/quote]

I can confirm that used to be true for judgements that were the result of traffic incidents. (I had an uninsured driver hit me back in the 80’s and sued for damage to my motorcycle.) I had to file my small claims judgement with the DMV.

However, the DMV wasn’t very good at matching their list against name changes – she changed her name back to her maiden name and voila – she was back in business.

[UCGal]

[quote=davelj]Someone knowledgeable about such things told me the following recently:

If you sue someone in small claims court and win (either the judge rules in your favor or the defendant is a no-show), and the defendant doesn’t pay you, then they will not be able to re-register their car in the state of California until the claim is satisfied.

While I love the idea (and HOA’s should be pursuing this against deadbeats who leave upaid dues and foreclosed properties behind), I want further corroboration that this is the case. Anyone know?[/quote]

I can confirm that used to be true for judgements that were the result of traffic incidents. (I had an uninsured driver hit me back in the 80’s and sued for damage to my motorcycle.) I had to file my small claims judgement with the DMV.

However, the DMV wasn’t very good at matching their list against name changes – she changed her name back to her maiden name and voila – she was back in business.

[DWCAP]

So she took $1000, and you dont agree with the charges cause you didnt cause any damage? Or you want to see the reciepts cause you dont think the cost should have been that high? These are two different things. Did you take any pictures of the place before you left? Do you have a copy of the move in inspection, to prove damages are not your fault?

[DWCAP]

So she took $1000, and you dont agree with the charges cause you didnt cause any damage? Or you want to see the reciepts cause you dont think the cost should have been that high? These are two different things. Did you take any pictures of the place before you left? Do you have a copy of the move in inspection, to prove damages are not your fault?

[DWCAP]

So she took $1000, and you dont agree with the charges cause you didnt cause any damage? Or you want to see the reciepts cause you dont think the cost should have been that high? These are two different things. Did you take any pictures of the place before you left? Do you have a copy of the move in inspection, to prove damages are not your fault?

[DWCAP]

So she took $1000, and you dont agree with the charges cause you didnt cause any damage? Or you want to see the reciepts cause you dont think the cost should have been that high? These are two different things. Did you take any pictures of the place before you left? Do you have a copy of the move in inspection, to prove damages are not your fault?

[DWCAP]

So she took $1000, and you dont agree with the charges cause you didnt cause any damage? Or you want to see the reciepts cause you dont think the cost should have been that high? These are two different things. Did you take any pictures of the place before you left? Do you have a copy of the move in inspection, to prove damages are not your fault?

[davelj]

[quote=UCGal]
I can confirm that used to be true for judgements that were the result of traffic incidents. (I had an uninsured driver hit me back in the 80’s and sued for damage to my motorcycle.) I had to file my small claims judgement with the DMV.
[/quote]

That actually makes more sense than the information I got from my source. I’ll check into it and post when I get a reliable answer. Although, it sure would make getting claims settled easier if, essentially, you couldn’t drive until you settled the claim.

[davelj]

[quote=UCGal]
I can confirm that used to be true for judgements that were the result of traffic incidents. (I had an uninsured driver hit me back in the 80’s and sued for damage to my motorcycle.) I had to file my small claims judgement with the DMV.
[/quote]

That actually makes more sense than the information I got from my source. I’ll check into it and post when I get a reliable answer. Although, it sure would make getting claims settled easier if, essentially, you couldn’t drive until you settled the claim.

[davelj]

[quote=UCGal]
I can confirm that used to be true for judgements that were the result of traffic incidents. (I had an uninsured driver hit me back in the 80’s and sued for damage to my motorcycle.) I had to file my small claims judgement with the DMV.
[/quote]

That actually makes more sense than the information I got from my source. I’ll check into it and post when I get a reliable answer. Although, it sure would make getting claims settled easier if, essentially, you couldn’t drive until you settled the claim.

[davelj]

[quote=UCGal]
I can confirm that used to be true for judgements that were the result of traffic incidents. (I had an uninsured driver hit me back in the 80’s and sued for damage to my motorcycle.) I had to file my small claims judgement with the DMV.
[/quote]

That actually makes more sense than the information I got from my source. I’ll check into it and post when I get a reliable answer. Although, it sure would make getting claims settled easier if, essentially, you couldn’t drive until you settled the claim.

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