Landlord sent a letter asking for payment

**jittersbozo** · 12-06-2011, 06:23 PM

Long story short: There was damage to the floor of the apartment. Landlord fixed it after a big dispute. Landlord started trying to shift blame and cost when asked when the project would be completed.

Landlord has sent a letter (and that's it) asking for payment and stating that if payment is not made, he will charge 5% interest.

We are not responsible for the damage to the floor at all. It is well documented. At this time, however, is there anything we need to do apart from courteously write him back to an earlier letter which laid out the facts and restating that our position has not changed?

Many thanks.

**witout** · 12-06-2011, 06:44 PM

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**jittersbozo** · 02-19-2012, 11:08 PM

anyone have any advice?

He hasn't sued but he keeps writing asking for "late fees" and demanding payment.

**loveisnoise** · 02-20-2012, 06:25 AM

Originally Posted by jittersbozo

anyone have any advice?

He hasn't sued but he keeps writing asking for "late fees" and demanding payment.

Send him a certified letter with all the details, like you did before. He can complain all he wishes-but his only recourse is to sue.

**FishtownLawyer** · 02-20-2012, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by jittersbozo

anyone have any advice?

He hasn't sued but he keeps writing asking for "late fees" and demanding payment.

Originally Posted by loveisnoise

Send him a certified letter with all the details, like you did before. He can complain all he wishes-but his only recourse is to sue.

Honestly, it's hard to say based on this short post. There are anonymous-ish "free legal advice" sections on Avvo.com, but the quality of answer varies greatly.

This may seem somewhat self-serving (as I am a lawyer), but best thing I call tell you to do is contact an attorney. Many offer free consults.

Irrespective whether you need to hire an attorney, you may learn that this is a matter that you can nip in the bud now before you end up in court.

**ndebergerac** · 02-20-2012, 09:44 AM

A bit more info from the OP might help. What exactly is "well documented"? Can we assume that there is an actual document of some kind supporting you? Was a third party involved in the repair work that has evidence to back you?

**jittersbozo** · 02-20-2012, 10:14 AM

There are pictures and letters which show the respective reporting/reaction of the parties. He is alleging that something was reported to him and that as a result, the damage was caused.

**loveisnoise** · 02-20-2012, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by jittersbozo

There are pictures and letters which show the respective reporting/reaction of the parties. He is alleging that something was reported to him and that as a result, the damage was caused.

Didn't you post something about this before? Wasn't it a leak from a dishwasher or something?

I'd trust fishtownlawyer's advice-if you can provide more info for him I'm sure that he'd respond.