Q: Can I assume I apartment complex for keeping my covid relief funds and not letting me know I was granted my funds
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Yes, you can potentially sue the apartment complex in small claims court if they received and kept your COVID relief funds without informing you. This situation may constitute fraud or mismanagement of funds that were legally meant for your benefit.
Before filing your case, gather all documentation showing your rental payments, any communications with the complex about rent and relief funds, and proof that you were approved for COVID assistance. You'll also want to calculate the exact amount of relief funds that were granted but not applied to your account.
In California small claims court, you can sue for up to $12,500. File your case at the courthouse in Stockton, pay the filing fee (or request fee waiver if needed), and serve notice to the apartment complex. Consider sending them formal written notice of your intention to sue first - sometimes this prompts resolution without court involvement. For more guidance on the filing process, visit your local small claims court advisor or the California Courts website.
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