SUMMARY - Small Claims and Everyday Civil Disputes
A tenant withholds rent because their landlord refuses to fix a broken furnace in winter, then faces eviction. A contractor does shoddy work on a home renovation and disappears, leaving the homeowner with thousands in damages and no recourse. Someone buys a defective product, and the retailer refuses a refund despite warranty terms. A landlord keeps a damage deposit for normal wear and tear, knowing most tenants will not pursue $800 through legal process.