Know what the judgment covers
Review the signed judgment, court costs, rent award, attorney fees, credits, and any later payments before pursuing collection.
After possession
Past-due rent and judgment collection
Recovering possession and collecting money are related but separate processes with different remedies and risks.
Review next-step options →Preserve the account record
Maintain the lease, ledger, invoices, deposit accounting, judgment, payment history, and tenant communications.
Use compliant collection methods
Consumer-protection, debt-collection, exemption, bankruptcy, and credit-reporting rules may apply. Obtain legal advice before using unfamiliar remedies.
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