This is the final hearing you will have to attend. You will present your arguments to the judge using the same evidence you submitted in your eviction trial. The same guideline obtains for your landlord. The judge will determine which party owes damages, and in what amount.
IF YOU WIN YOUR PROOF/DAMAGES HEARING
The court staff will inform you of the process by which you can collect your money damages.
IF YOU LOSE YOUR PROOF/DAMAGES HEARING
Your landlord will have a judgment against you for the amount awarded. If you have little or no assets, however, you may be considered "judgment proof." This means your landlord cannot garnish your wages or pursue other methods to collect the debt. Call the Legal Aid Intake Hotline for more information regarding debt collection.