ALL SMALL CLAIMS SERVICE
Once you have decided to file small claims, you will need the
following:
1. TOTAL AMOUNT OWED - rent
due, property damage, stolen items, cleaning fees, etc.
(Total amount cannot exceed
$5000.00. for a business or $7500.00 for a natural person.)
2. RECEIPTS/CASH LEDGERS/ESTIMATES
3. CONTRACTS, ANY CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO THIS MATTER.
4. PICTURES (if applicable)
Our fee to file and serve the small claims
paperwork is as follows:
$129.00 for claims under $1500.00
$149.00 for claims of $1501.00 - $5000.00
$175.00 for claims of $5001.00 - $7500.00
YOU MUST APPEAR AT
THE TRIAL, AN ATTORNEY CANNOT REPRESENT YOU.
Please keep your originals. This office will only need copies.
You must demand payment in writing to the defendant (security disposition letter
is fine).
Demand time period is 30 DAYS.
Once the case is filed and served, you will receive a copy of all the court
forms from this office.
Be prepare to prove your case at the trial.
You will be given about 5 minutes to speak.
Have all your documents in order and bring at least 3 copies of everything
(1 copy for you, for the defendant, and for the judge).
If you succeed in winning your case, a judgment will be mailed to you within
7 days. You must wait 30 days after the judgment has been entered before
beginning to proceed with collections.
After the 30 day period, this office can sub-in as your attorney of record
and take over the collection for you.
GOOD LUCK!! ALL SMALL CLAIMS
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