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Sun, 26 Jan 2003 03:50:00 GMT

What is the name of your state? Washington
First the question (then you can laugh at some of the "damages"). I have a case pending in district court against my ex-landlord for breach of contract, constructive eviction, etc. Today I received the accounting from my landlord for my deposit, unfortunately it was timely. However, I think it still might fall under the RCW's definition of willful refusal to provide refund because the "damages" are so exagerated. If she does not respond to my demand for my deposit that I am delivering tomorrow, do I have to add this to my current case and amend the complaint or can I treat it separately and sue her in small claims court just for the deposit issue?
Now for the laughs - here are a few of the $2392.00 of "damages" cited: Mud on the walkway - $100.00 (keep in mind that this is a dirt walkway), 120-200 plants killed - $300.00 (these special plants were weeds, grass and scotch broom in the horse pastures), cigarette burn on bathroom window sill - $75 (the mark is smaller than a 1/4" circle (and yes I gave my son hell for smoking in the house)), crack in ceiling - $125.00.

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  • Sun, 26 Jan 2003 04:48:00 GMT(1)
  • I am sorry, but mud on the walk way! That is a good one, considering it rains here 90% of the time. LOL
  • Mon, 27 Jan 2003 22:35:00 GMT(2)
  • I know - once I quit swearing - I thought it was funny too. I think she's trying the come up with as much "damage" as possible to try to reduce the amount that she'll eventually have to pay when I win the civil suit.
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