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My ex landlord is sueing me for *,* in civil court and I answered the summons but I can't afford to pay for lawyer or to pay this debt all at once
What state are you in, ****? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information.
Nebraska
What is the reason your ex-landlord is suing you for?
Idk we had month to month lease I didn't give him notice I was moving and someone who knows a little about the law said he could be mad about that and asking for money he loss due to having to re rent it
Did you have a written agreement about the notice period before vacating the property?

In Nebraska:
- Month-to-month tenants must give 30 days notice before moving out.
- Landlords can sue for unpaid rent and damages.
No the 12 month lease had ended it was just a verbal month to month
What was the condition of the property when you left? In Nebraska, landlords can deduct from the security deposit for any unpaid rent or damages beyond normal wear and tear.
He kept my * Dollars deposit it was left as clean as I could I take care of my disabled Mom and * kids
Did you take any photos or have any evidence to show the condition of the property when you left? In Nebraska, landlords must provide an itemized list of deductions from the security deposit.
No I did not we had a good landlord tenant relationship I didn't think he sue me now a year later
Did your landlord provide you with an itemized list of deductions from the security deposit? In Nebraska, it's required by law.
No
Did you request for the itemized list of deductions from your landlord? In Nebraska, landlords are required to provide this if requested by the tenant.
No
Did you receive any written communication from your landlord about the debt before the lawsuit?
No
Did you receive any notice from the court about the lawsuit?
Just the summons
What date is your court hearing? In Nebraska, you have the right to represent yourself in court. It's called "pro se" representation.
I don't have one yet I just answered the summons don't know what I should do next
What did you write in your answer to the summons? In Nebraska, after answering the summons, you should wait for the court to schedule a hearing.
That I didn't know why he was sueing me now a year later and that it was an old house with many problems no central air ,heat sometimes didn't work , plumbing issues
Did you inform your landlord about these issues while you were living there? In Nebraska, landlords are required to maintain rental properties in a habitable condition.
Yes but only verbally
Did you have any witnesses or any other form of evidence when you verbally informed your landlord about these issues?
My mom
Did your mom hear the entire conversation or was she present when you informed your landlord about the issues?
Yes
What is your mom's full name and contact information? This could be useful if she needs to testify about the condition of the property and your communication with the landlord.
Is it true they can't garnish your money if it's on a prepaid debit card
What state are you currently residing in? This is important as garnishment laws can vary by state.
Nebraska
What is the reason for the potential garnishment? This will help me provide more accurate information. In Nebraska, certain funds like Social Security benefits are exempt from garnishment.
I'm being sued if I loose can they garnish money on a prepaid debit card
What type of lawsuit are you facing? In Nebraska, certain funds like Social Security benefits, unemployment compensation, and workers' compensation are exempt from garnishment.
Civil lawsuit
Are you being represented by a lawyer in this civil lawsuit? In Nebraska, a judgment creditor can garnish a debtor's bank account, but prepaid debit cards are generally not garnishable.
No
Would you like assistance in finding a lawyer to represent you in this civil lawsuit?
Yes but I don't have money
Have you considered seeking help from a legal aid organization? In Nebraska, Legal Aid of Nebraska offers free legal services to low-income individuals. Their contact number is *-*-*-*.
I will try thank u
That's a good step, ****. Legal Aid of Nebraska can provide you with free legal assistance. Their address is * S 19th St #*, Omaha, NE *.