Eviction Dispute Resolution

Summary

The tenant was evicted in May and left some belongings at the property due to a dispute over unpaid invoices for work done on the property. The landlord filed an eviction suit in July and was awarded rent for the months since eviction and attorney fees. The tenant was awarded nothing. Now, the landlord is claiming damages after an inspection showed none. The tenant has a hearing for these alleged damages and is seeking advice on how to handle the situation.

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landlord/tenant
Could you please elaborate on the specific issue you're having with your landlord or tenant, ****?
yes. I was evicted back in May. Last day was May 15th. My landlord owed me money for invoices for work I did on her house/property. She didn’t want to pay so I left a few belongings there in hopes she would pay so I would move them out. She filed an eviction suit in July, 2 months after the eviction date. She was awarded * dollars in rent for the months since eviction as well as attorney fees. I was awarded nothing. Now we have a hearing today for “damages” which at first she said there were none, now she is asking for *. We had an inspection with a witness and he reported no damages. Can she come up with them after inspection
What state are you in, ****? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding your situation.
New mexico
What evidence do you have to support your claim that there were no damages to the property?
Pictures and the inspection
What was the date of the inspection and who conducted it? In New Mexico, landlords can only withhold security deposits for unpaid rent or damages beyond normal wear and tear.
august *
What was the outcome of the hearing for "damages"?

In New Mexico, landlords must provide an itemized list of damages within 30 days of the tenant's departure.
its today
What is the name and location of the court where your hearing is taking place?