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    Nov 11, 2008, 09:28 PM
    Suing my landlord for security
    What happens if I sue my landlord for my security deposit and he doesn't show up at court
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    Nov 12, 2008, 07:43 AM
    If the landlord doesn't show up then you will win a judgment by default. Then you will have to try and collect on the judgment. That can be the difficult part. You may have to have his bank account attached or wages garnished.
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