There are several different paths with regard to collections. In all cases, one thing is always required. To get any collection agency to start a collection, when it comes to lease related debt, you must have a Judgement (JO) from a court.
Many damage claims never proceed because in order to obtain a judgement, the accused must be served. This is a legal right of anybody who is accused of a civil or criminal charge. They must be served and made aware there is a damages claim.
This is the most difficult step and what often times prevents a collection from proceeding as many former tenants disappear. When they turn up it is due to filing a bankruptcy case which will mean almost certainly no court will hear the claims of damages or allow for collection.
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