If my landlord presented false statements about rent I owed and the judge awarded in his favor, how can I avoid paying?
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If my landlord presented false statements about rent I owed and the judge awarded in his favor, how can I avoid paying?
Asked on November 30, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Alabama
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately if you went to trial over a landlord tenant dispute and the trier of fact (the judge) made a ruling against you and in the landlord's favor that you do not agree with based upon alleged false statements about rent owed where you want to avoid paying the judgment, your option would be to file an appeal in a timely manner based upon some error of law.
In order to do so, I would immediately consult with a landlord tenant attorney about your circumstances in that there is a limited amount of time to file an appeal. It is important for an attorney to determine if there is a basis for an appeal. If not timely filed, then the decision of the judge remains.
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