Landlord sueing for Small claims Damage and back rent

[bkl06212]

I moved from one home in Feb and the land lord is know sueing me and its May he says he didnt know I moved and i had told his wife variably in Jan that I would be moving. In the process of me moving HUD was still paying I didnt know I had to tell them i moved. He was still taking there. Money. Know he is sueing me for back rent for those to months.And damage however when I left the home it was n perfect shape he has old pictures and new pictures but he waited a month to go into the home. So who knows what happen after I left. Please help me

 

[army judge]

I moved from one home in Feb and the land lord is know sueing me and its May he says he didnt know I moved and i had told his wife variably in Jan that I would be moving. In the process of me moving HUD was still paying I didnt know I had to tell them i moved. He was still taking there. Money. Know he is sueing me for back rent for those to months.And damage however when I left the home it was n perfect shape he has old pictures and new pictures but he waited a month to go into the home. So who knows what happen after I left. Please help me

Your landlord is likely to prevail, if things are as you've described.
All you can do is appear in court, defend the lawsuit, and offer your proof.
I'm sure the LL will have what he considers proof.
He'll tell his story and submit his proof, you'll get to tell yours, as well as submitting your evidence.
The judge will decide.
If you did tell his wife of your intention to move, that will likely present trouble for you.
When you provide notice to your landlord, it should always be done in writing, certified or registered mailing, return receipt requested, Priority Mail (USPS, where you get a tracking number and proof of delivery), (or via FedEx or UPS overnight letter).

If you were a month to month tenant, or a tenant at will, read this:

Arkansas law does not state the required notice tenants must provide to end a month-to-month rental agreement.
Unless your written rental agreement specifies otherwise, assume that you can offer the same amount of notice (10 days) as any landlord can to end a tenancy.
Always read your rental agreement, as it might require that you give notice on the first of the month or on another specific date.
If HUD is involved, you probably had a written lease or rental agreement.

You can read this letter published by your state's Attorney General:

http://arkansasag.gov/news-and-cons...ts-and-responsibilities-for-renters-landlords




More information about renting:



http://www.arkansasrealtors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2014-Landlord-Tenant-Handbook-FINAL.pdf



http://gotyourbackarkansas.org/



https://www.thelpa.com/lpa/landlord-tenant-law/arkansas-landlord-tenant-law.html