Re: ex-enant trying to sue for last utility bill

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Our experience with "pre-paid" plans is quite a bit different. In
my experience, pre-paid counsel is, well, pre-paid.

On 1/11/10, JD wrote:
> Why wouldn't he use his attorney in small claims if he is
> already pre-paid? It is my understanding that prepaid plans
> offer only a reduced hourly rate for in-court representation.
> The tenant must still pay for representation- an hour of
> representation, even at a 50&37; discount, would not be cost
> efficient.
>
> On 1/11/10, Bob wrote:
>> Why wouldn't he use his attorney in small claims if he is
>> already pre-paid? Also, the burden is quite low for small
>> claims court. Unless you're going to commit perjury, from
>> everything you've said, you're on the hook.
>>
>> On 1/09/10, JD wrote:
>>> Is it ethical for a prepaid lawyer to harass you? It is
>>> ethical for an attorney to represent his/her client. If you
>>> retain an attorney, plaintiff's attorney will have to
>>> communicate with your attorney and not you. But, before you
>>> do so, read further. By the way, what is the attorney doing
>>> that makes you believe you are being harassed?
>>>
>>> Now, the real reason for your question; it is doubtful that
>>> your previous tenant will follow through with his/her
>>> intentions, as it would not make financial sense to do so
>>> over a mere $100. It would make more sense for the previous
>>> tenant to file a complaint in small claims court and sue you
>>> without using an attorney. He/she would have to prove that
>>> your irrigation leak caused the excessive water bill.
>>>
>>>
>>> On 12/17/09, John S wrote:
>>>> I have an ex-tenant that claims I should pay his last
>>>> water bill. After moving out he called and asked if I knew
>>>> why his last water bill was higher than usual. Since he
>>>> had moved out I did routine maintenance and noticed a leak
>>>> in the irrigation system, which I told him was probably
>>>> the reason. He claims to have prepaid legal and is going
>>>> to try to sue for the bill. Does he have any case at all
>>>> and is it even ethical for the prepaid lawyer to harass
>>>> me? Thanks for any info.