I recently got a 3 month sublet in Atlanta, as I needed a short term lease.
I found the sublet on craigslist, and the guy was a bit odd, told me he was going to be in LA for 4 months (music artist) and hence subletting the place.
I am always weary of craigslist transaction, but have had good success in past. I figured I would give it a shot, if it didnt work out, I lose the rent money. No big deal.
The first month went without any major issues, so I let my guard down a bit.
Then I left for a 2 week work trip to Thailand. I returned home and my lock did not work to get into the apartment.
I went to the apartment office, to ask what was going on. I was told that the previous tenant, was being evicted. They can not tell me more due to privacy. (they didnt know he had subletted the apartment). I amd guessing he was not paying his rent.
All my stuff in the apartment got trashed. Lost about 10,000$-12,000$ worth of material goods.
I tried to call the guy, but his phone was disconnected.
I found his instagram, and have his email.
I hired a lawyer, and am going to file a small claims lawsuit against him, but we first need to find him to serve the papers. I am not hopeful of getting my money back, even if I win. The guy is a lying piece of shit, and a scum, and usually those kind of people dont have jobs or any significant savings.
I found the sublet on craigslist, and the guy was a bit odd, told me he was going to be in LA for 4 months (music artist) and hence subletting the place.
I am always weary of craigslist transaction, but have had good success in past. I figured I would give it a shot, if it didnt work out, I lose the rent money. No big deal.
The first month went without any major issues, so I let my guard down a bit.
Then I left for a 2 week work trip to Thailand. I returned home and my lock did not work to get into the apartment.
I went to the apartment office, to ask what was going on. I was told that the previous tenant, was being evicted. They can not tell me more due to privacy. (they didnt know he had subletted the apartment). I amd guessing he was not paying his rent.
All my stuff in the apartment got trashed. Lost about 10,000$-12,000$ worth of material goods.
I tried to call the guy, but his phone was disconnected.
I found his instagram, and have his email.
I hired a lawyer, and am going to file a small claims lawsuit against him, but we first need to find him to serve the papers. I am not hopeful of getting my money back, even if I win. The guy is a lying piece of shit, and a scum, and usually those kind of people dont have jobs or any significant savings.
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