Not sure if dad's advice is best

[Ohiogal]

I am about to turn 29 and have rented all my life without any problems until this. And as I mentioned yes I have copies of the paperwork typed up by the landlord granting me early lease release, signed by us both. As well as copies of the receipt from my last pro rated rent payment, photos of the property when I left etc, I honestly think this is all one huge misunderstanding as I got along great with this landlord and left on amicable terms. 3 years later just seems strange. And I'm disappointed to see that it seems I was right all along, I was hoping you experts would tell me I just didn't understand how it works and that my dad was right but oh jeez what have I gotten myself into. I don't think it's too late for me to try to save myself YET. I'm going to file a response to the motion to compel and just provide everything I have with a letter explaining and hope for the best. Honestly even if I have to pay some attorney fees my out of pocket will still be way less than if the judge says I owe all of it for whatever reason. Hopefully it's not too late for that. I'm a quiet non confrontational woman by nature so I just have to buck up and tell my dad to lay off, even though I love him. Will keep this thread updated as it progresses, thank you all I'm glad I came here to get a proverbial slap in the face of my situation 😂.

You can't use the fact that your dad is an idiot and you were listening to him to get out of this. And I wouldn't bet that the attorney fees will BE LESS than the judge saying you owe because both could happen.

 

[tclark13]

The attorney fees are a lot less than they say I owe, about 18%. And I'm not planning on using any excuses to do with my dad, I'm planning on taking control of it from now on and responding to what they ask for in the way that I think I should. Thanks for the input though.

 

[Ohiogal]

The attorney fees are a lot less than they say I owe, about 18%. And I'm not planning on using any excuses to do with my dad, I'm planning on taking control of it from now on and responding to what they ask for in the way that I think I should. Thanks for the input though.

Okay.... No problem. Just wanted to warn you.

 

[Zigner]

You could still try contacting them and discussing it with them. The courts actually like it when parties to a lawsuit discuss things in furtherance of a resolution.