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Do we need a real estate attorney since suing our landlord for all our secuity deposit not returned,and now going to trial.

seurity deposit returned without iamount of money used for 'supposed' repairs that were never done. Only hac a bogus list without amount of money used for each/ House was left a lot cleaner then when we occupied
Moved out 1 month early with all rent monies paid in full.
Tried unsuccessfully for 1+ months to raech to meet for final walk through. Landlord would never return our calls, or pick up a certified, return receipt request letter.
I have some pictures of what he 'repaired'' that clearly show never done.

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It depends on where you filed your suit. IF filed in small claims court, then you cannot use an attorney, and neither can your landlord (unless he owns the property in a legal entity, in which case he will have to hire an attorney to represent the entity, as otherwise he would be practicing law without a license. If you can afford an attorney, it may be worth it to at least consult with one regarding your options.
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