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Myra, a tenant in South Carolina, has been overpaying her rent. She has proof of overpayment and the property management companys admission of owing her. She is considering legal action to recover the overpaid amount. The company has been verbally intimidating her. She is looking for a tenant rights or real estate lawyer to represent her. She has been having difficulty finding a lawyer.Full Conversation
Greetings. I noticed last year that I have been over paying my rent. I've been trying since last to clear this issue up with the property management company I rent from. But all I gotten is verbal timidation, run around. I have all the proof even them admitting to pay me.
What state are you currently residing in, Myra? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information regarding tenant rights and laws in your area.
Sc
What proof do you have regarding overpayment and the property management company's admission?
In South Carolina:
- Tenants can sue landlords for overpaid rent.
- Verbal intimidation is illegal.
I have all payments printouts, email from a employee I have been communicating with admitting to owing me and I had a meeting with the owner, he knows and have admitted to owing me but all they have been doing is dodging me, verbal try and intimidation.
What is the total amount they owe you? In South Carolina, small claims court handles disputes up to $*,*. If it's more, you may need a lawyer.
Its * maybe a little more
What steps have you taken so far to recover your overpaid rent?
In South Carolina:
- You can file a claim in small claims court for amounts up to $*,*.
- Charleston County Small Claims Court: (*) *-*.
Am in Columbia SC
In Columbia, SC, you can contact the Richland County Magistrate Court for small claims: (*) *-*. Have you considered filing a claim there?
Yes but I feel like a lawyer will better represent me. Bcuz I feel like once they are informed that am suing them,they will have their lawyer
Have you already contacted a lawyer? If not, the South Carolina Bar offers a Lawyer Referral Service at (*) *-*.
Yes, am having a very difficult time finding a lawyer. I really need help this issue has me very stressed
What type of lawyer are you looking for? In South Carolina, you might need a tenant rights or real estate lawyer. The South Carolina Bar Lawyer Referral Service can help: (*) *-*.
Lawyer for tenants, a lawyer that will legally stand up for me and represent me against this company
What is the name of the property management company you're dealing with?
Landmark Resources Property Management
What specific actions has Landmark Resources Property Management taken that you consider as verbal intimidation?
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