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Case Number: CSM-13-844674
Filing Date: Aug-06-2013 11:42 am
Filed by: VERLINDA JONES
Juke Box: 001 Image: 04153943
CLAIM OF PLAINTIFF
DANIEL MORARU VS. HILL & COMPANY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INC
001004153943
Instructions:
Please place this sheet on top of the document to be scanned.Pon Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER
to Go to Small Claims Court
Notice to the person being sued:
+ You are the Defendant if your name is listed in @ on page 2 of this
form. The person suing you is the Plaintiff, listed in @ on page 2.
+ You and the Plaintiff must go to court on the trial date listed below. If you
do not go to court, you may lose the case.
If you lose, the court can order that your wages, money, or property be
taken to pay this claim.
+ Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case.
Read this form and all pages attached to understand the claim against
you and to protect your rights.
Aviso al Demandado:
* Usted es el Demandado si su nombre figura en@)de la pagina 2
de este formulario. La persona que lo demanda es el Demandante, la que
figura en(A)de la pagina 2.
+ Usted y el Demandante tienen que presentarse en la corte en la fecha del
juicio indicada a continuacién. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso.
* Si pierde el caso la corte podria ordenar que le quiten de su sueldo, dinero u
otros bienes para pagar este reclamo.
Clerk stamps date here when form is filed.
SMALL CLAIMS
LED
San Francisco County Superior Court
AUG 06 2013
Fill in court name and street address:
Superior Court of California, County of
SAN FRANCISCO
400 McAllister Street, Room 103
San Francisco, CA 94102
Civic Center Courthouse
Clerk fills in case number and case name:
Case Number:
CSM -13-844674
Case Name:
MoRARY vs
Ketter He
ia
+ Lleve testigos, recibos y cualquier otra prueba que necesite para probar su caso.
. Lea este formulario y todas las paginas adjuntas para entender la demanda en su contra y para proteger sus derechos.
Cie CoMCTo CoMOLole lag
The people in ® and @ must go to court: (Clerk fills out section below.)
> Date Time Department Name and address of court if different from above
SEP 27 03 0G 506 STH Cf poe
2.
3.
Date: AUG 06 2013 Clerk, by VERLINDA JONES
Instructions for the person suing:
* You are the Plaintiff. The person you are suing is the Defendant.
Before you fill out this form, read Form SC-100-INFO, Information for the Plaintiff, to know your rights. Get
SC-100-INFO at any courthouse or county law library, or go to: www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/forms.
Fill out pages 2 and 3 of this form. Then make copies of alll pages of this form. (Make | copy for each party named in
this case and an extra copy for yourself.) Take or mail the original and these copies to the court clerk’s office and pay
the filing fee. The clerk will write the date of your trial in the box above.
+ You must have someone at least 18—not you or anyone else listed in this case—give each Defendant a court-stamped
copy of all 5 pages of this form and any pages this form tells you to attach. There are special rules for “serving,” or
delivering, this form to public entities, associations, and some businesses. See Forms SC-104, SC-104B,
and SC-104C.
+ Go to court on your trial date listed above. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case.
Judicial Council of Califomia, www.courts.ca.gov_
Revised January 1, 2012, Mandatory Form
Code of Civil Procedure, §§ 116.110 et seq,
116 220(c), 116.340(9)
Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER
to Go to Small Claims Court
(Small Claims)
‘SC-100, Page 1 of 5
>Case Number:
Plaintiff (list names): DANIEL MORARU CSM -13-8 44674
@ The Plaintiff (the person, business, or public entity that is suing) is:
Name: Daniel Moraru Phone: (415) 670-9763
Street address: 1971 OLMO WAY Walnut Creek CA 94598
Street City ‘State Zip
Mailing address (if different): Srest oy ae i
If more than one Plaintiff, list next Plaintiff here:
Name: Phone: ( )
Street address: = =
Street City State Zip
Mailing address (if different):
‘Street City ‘State Zip
OO Check here if more than 2 Plaintiffs and attach Form SC-100A.
Cl Check here if either Plaintiff listed above is doing business under a fictitious name. If so, attach Form SC-103.
@) The Defendant (the person, business, or public entity being sued) is:
VY Name: Hill & Company Property Management Inc. Phone: (415 )321-3132
Street address: 1700 JACKSON STREET San Francisco __CA 94109
Street City State Zp
Mailing address (if different):
City State Zp
If more than one Defendant, list next Defendant here:
Name: Phone: ( )
Street address:
Mailing address (if different):
Street
City ‘State Zp
City State Zp
Check here if more than 2 Defendants and attach Form SC-100A.
O Check here if any Defendant is on active military duty, and write his or her name here:
(3) The Plaintiff claims the Defendant owes $ 7,529.64 . (Explain below):
a. Why does the Defendant owe the Plaintiff money? Due to bad faith retention of a portion of security
deposit for repainting the apartment. The apartment was vacated without any damages. No
issues identified by resident manager during final move out inspection - refer to Form MC-031
b. When did this happen? (Date):
If no specific date, give the time period: Date started: 07/14/2013 Through: 07/25/2013
c. How did you calculate the money owed to you? (Do not include court costs or fees for service.) $643.64
retained from security deposit plus double the security deposit ($6,886)in statutory damages
Check here if you need more space. Attach one sheet of paper or Form MC-031 and write “‘SC-100, Item 3” at
the top.
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Revised January 1, 2012 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER SC-100, Page 2 of 5
to Go to Small Claims Court >
(Small Claims)Case Number: .
¥SM - 13-94467]
Plaintiff (list names): DANIEL MORARU
@ You must ask the Defendant (in person, in writing, or by phone) to pay you before you
sue. Have you done this? [7] Yes No
If no, explain why not:
@®) Why are you filing your claim at this courthouse?
This courthouse covers the area (check the one that applies):
a. [4] (1) Where the Defendant lives or does business. (4) Where a contract (written or spoken) was made,
(2) Where the Plaintiff's property was damaged. signed, performed, or broken by the Defendant or
(3) Where the Plaintiff was injured. where the Defendant lived or did business when
the Defendant made the contract.
b. Where the buyer or lessee signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, if this claim
is about an offer or contract for personal, family, or household goods, services, or loans. (Code Civ.
Proc., § 395(b).)
c. Where the buyer signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, if this claim is about
a retail installment contract (like a credit card). (Civil Code, § 1812.10.)
d. Where the buyer signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, or where the vehicle
is permanently garaged, if this claim is about a vehicle finance sale. (Civil Code, § 2984.4.)
e Other (specify):
List the zip code of the place checked in (©) above (ifyou know): 94116
@ Is your claim about an attorney-client fee dispute? [] Yes ¥] No
If yes, and if you have had arbitration, fill out Form SC-101, attach it to this form, and check here:
Are you suing a public entity? Yes YJ] No
If yes, you must file a written claim with the entity first. A claim was filed on (date):
If the public entity denies your claim or does not answer within the time allowed by law, you can file this form.
(3) Have you filed more than 12 other small claims within the last 12 months in California?
Yes [¥] No_ If yes, the filing fee for this case will be higher.
| understand that by filing a claim in small claims court, | have no right to appeal this claim.
1) T have not filed, and understand that I cannot file, more than two small claims cases for more than $2,500 in
California during this calendar year.
I declare, under penalty of perjury under California State law, that the information above and on any attachments to
this form is true and correct.
Date: OK/)6/ 13 Daniel Moraru »
Plaintiff types or prints name here Plaintiff signs here
Date:
Second Plaintiff types or prints name here Second Plaintiff signs here
Requests for Accommodations
Assistive listening systems, computer-assisted, real-time captioning, or sign language interpreter
services are available if you ask at least 5 days before the trial. Contact the clerk’s office for Form
MC-410, Request for Accommodations by Persons With Disabilities and Response. (Civil Code, § 54.8.)
Revised January 1, 2012 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER SC-100, Page 3 of 5
to Go to Small Claims Court >
(Small Claims)COM -13-844674
Ee Information for the Defendant (the person being sued)
“Small claims court” is a special court where claims
for $5,000 or less are decided. A “natural person” (not a
business or public entity) may generally claim up to
$10,000, including a sole proprietor. (*See below for
exceptions.) The process is quick and cheap. The rules are
simple and informal.
You are the Defendant—the person being sued. The
person who is suing you is the Plaintiff.
Do I need a lawyer?
You may talk to a lawyer before or after the case. But you
may not have a lawyer represent you in court (unless this
is an appeal from a small claims case).
How do | get ready for court?
You don’t have to file any papers before your trial, unless
you think this is the wrong court for your case. But bring
to your trial any witnesses, receipts, and evidence that
supports your case. And read “Be Prepared for Your
Trial” at www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/prepare.
What if | need an accommodation?
If you have a disability or are hearing impaired, fill out
Form MC-410, Request for Accommodations. Give the
form to your court clerk or the ADA/Access Coordinator.
What if | don’t speak English well?
Bring an adult who is not a witness to interpret for you, or
ask the court clerk for an interpreter at least five days before
your court date. A court-provided interpreter may not be
available or there may be a fee for using a court interpreter
unless you qualify for a fee waiver. You may ask the court
for a list of interpreters and also the Application for Waiver
of Court Fees and Costs (form FW-001).
Where can | get the court forms | need?
Go to any courthouse or your county law library, or print
forms at: www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/forms.
What happens at the trial?
The judge will listen to both sides. The judge may make a
decision at your trial or mail the decision to you later.
What if I lose the case?
If you lose, you can appeal. You’ll have to pay a fee.
(Plaintiffs cannot appeal their own claims.)
If you were at the trial, file Form SC-140, Notice of
Appeal. You must file within 30 days after the
judge’s decision.
If you were not at the trial, fill out and file Form
SC-135, Notice of Motion to Vacate Judgment and
Declaration, to ask the judge to cancel the judgment
(decision). If the judge does not give you a new
trial, you have 10 days to appeal the decision. File
Form SC-140.
For more information on appeals, see:
www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/appeals.
Do I have options?
Yes. If you are being sued, you can:
* Settle your case before the trial. If you and the
Plaintiff agree on how to settle the case, both of you must
notify the court. Ask the Small Claims Advisor for help.
Prove this is the wrong court. Send a letter to the
court before your trial, explaining why you think this is
the wrong court. Ask the court to dismiss the claim.
You must serve (give) a copy of your letter (by mail or
in person) to all parties. (Your letter to the court must
say you have done this.)
Go to the trial and try to win your case. Bring
witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to
prove your case. To make sure the witnesses go to the
trial, fill out Form SC-107, and the clerk will subpoena
(order) them to go.
Sue the person who is suing you. File Form
SC-120, Defendant’s Claim. There are strict filing
deadlines you must follow.
Agree with the Plaintiff's claim and pay the
money. Or, if you can’t pay the money now, go to
your trial and say you want to make payments.
Let the case “default.” If you don’t settle and do not
go to the trial (default), the judge may give the Plaintiff
what he or she is asking for plus court costs. If this
happens, the Plaintiff can legally take your money,
wages, and property to pay the judgment.
What if | need more time?
You can change the trial date if:
+ You cannot go to court on the scheduled date (you will
have to pay a fee to postpone the trial) or
You did not get served (receive this order to go to
court) at least 15 days before the trial (or 20 days if you
live outside the county) or
You need more time to get an interpreter. One
postponement is allowed, and you will not have to pay
a fee to delay the trial.
Ask the Small Claims Clerk about the rules and fees for
postponing a trial. Or fill out Form SC-150 (or write a
letter) and mail it to the court and to all other people listed
on your court papers before the deadline. Enclose a check
for your court fees, unless a fee waiver was granted.
Need help?
Your county’s Small Claims Advisor can help for free.
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CSM -13-8 44674
Or go to www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/advisor.
*Exceptions: Different limits apply in an action against a defendant who is a guarantor. (See Code Civ. Proc. § 116.220(c).) In an action brought by a natural person for
damages for bodily injuries resulting from an automobile accident, a $7,500 limit applies if a defendant is covered by an automobile insurance policy that includes a duty
to defend. (See Code Civ. Proc. § 116.221.)
Revised January 1, 2012
Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court
(Small Claims)
‘SC-100, Page 4 of 5
>@ cOM-13-844674
eer Informaci6n para el demandado (la persona demandada)
La “Corte de reclamos menores” es una corte especial
donde se deciden casos por $5,000 6 menos. Una "persona
natural" (que no sea un negocio ni una entidad publica)
puede reclamar hasta $10,000. Una “persona natural” (que
no sea un negocio ni una entidad publica), que incluye un
duefio unico, generalmente puede reclamar hasta $10,000.
(* Vea abajo para las excepciones.) El proceso es rapido y
barato. Las reglas son sencillas e informales.
Usted es el Demandado — la persona que se esta demand-
ando. La persona que lo esta demandando es el Demandante.
éNecesito un abogado?
Puede hablar con un abogado antes o después del caso.
Pero no puede tener a un abogado que lo represente ante
la corte (a menos que se trate de una apelacién de un caso
de reclamos menores).
eCémo me preparo para ir a la corte?
No tiene que presentar ningunos papeles antes del juicio, a
menos que piense que ésta es la corte equivocada para su
caso. Pero lleve al juicio cualquier testigos, recibos, y
cualquier pruebas que apoyan su caso. Y lea “Esté
preparado para su juicio” en
www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/preparese.
Qué hago si necesito una adaptaci6n?
Si tiene una discapacidad o tiene impedimentos de
audicion, Ilene el formulario MC-410, Request for
Accomodations. Entregue el formulario al secretario de la
corte o al Coordinador de Acceso/ADA de su corte.
éQué pasa si no hablo inglés bien?
Traiga a un adulto que no sea testigo para que le sirva de
intérprete. O pida al secretario de la corte que le asigne uno.
Si quiere que la corte le asigne un intérprete, lo tiene que
pedir como minimo menos cinco dias antes de la fecha en
que tenga que ir a la corte. Es posible que no haya disponible
un intérprete proporcionado por la corte o que tenga que
pagar una cuota por emplear un intérprete de la corte, a
menos que tenga una exencion de cuotas. Puede pedir a la
corte una lista de intérpretes y la Solicitud de exencién de
cuotas y costos de la corte (formulario FW-001).
¢éDénde puedo obtener los formularios de la corte que
necesito?
Vaya a cualquier edificio de la corte, la biblioteca legal de su
condado, o imprima los formularios en: www.courts.ca.gov/
smaliclaims/forms (pagina esta en inglés).
¢Qué pasa en el juicio?
El juez escuchara a ambas partes. El juez puede tomar
su decisién durante la audiencia o enviarsela por correo
después.
éQué pasa si pierdo el caso?
Si pierde, puede apelar. Tendra que pagar una cuota. (El
Demandante no puede apelar su propio reclamo.)
« Si estuvo presente en el juicio, Ilene e! formulario
SC-140, Aviso de apelacion. Tiene que presentarlo
dentro de 30 dias depués de la decisi6n del juez.
+ Sino estuvo en el juicio, llene y presente el formulario
SC-135, Aviso de petici6n para anular el fallo y
Declaraci6n para pedirle al juez que anule el fallo
(decision). Si la corte no le otorga un nuevo juicio, tiene
10 dias para apelar la decision. Presente el formulario
SC-140.
Para obtener mas informacion sobre las apelaciones, vea:
www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/apelaciones.
éTengo otras opciones?
Si. Si lo estan demandando, puede:
+ Resolver su caso antes del juicio. Si usted y el
Demandante se ponen de acuerdo en resolver el caso,
ambos tienen que notificar a la corte. Pidale al Asesor de
Reclamos Menores que lo ayude.
* Probar que es la corte equivocada. Envie una carta a la
corte antes del juicio explicando por qué cree que es la
corte equivocada. Pidale a la corte que despida el
reclamo. Tiene que entregar (dar) una copia de su carta
(por correo o en persona) a todas las partes. (Su carta a la
corte tiene que decir que hizo la entrega.)
Ir al juicio y tratar de ganar el caso. Lieve testigos,
tecibos y cualquier prueba que necesite para probar su
caso. Para asegurarse que los testigos vayan al juicio,
llene el formulario SC-107, y el secretario emitira una
orden de comparecencia ordenandoles que se presenten.
Demandar a !a persona que lo demando. Presente el
formulario SC-120, Reclamo del demandado. Hay fechas
limite estrictas que debe seguir.
Aceptar el reclamo del Demandante y pagar el
dinero. O, si no puede pagar en ese momento, vaya al
juicio y diga que quiere hacer los pagos.
No ir al juicio y aceptar el fallo por falta de
comparecencia. Si no llega a un acuerdo con el
Demandante y no va al juicio (fallo por falta de
comparecencia), el juez le puede otorgar al Demandante
lo que esta reclamando mas los costos de la corte. En ese
caso, el Demandante legalmente puede tomar su dinero,
su sueldo o sus bienes para cobrar el fallo.
éQué hago si necesito mas tiempo?
Puede cambiar la fecha del juicio si:
« No puede ir a la corte en la fecha programada (tendra que
pagar una cuota para aplazar el juicio) o
+ No le entregaron los documentos legalmente (no recibié la
orden para ir a la corte) por lo menos 15 dias antes del juicio
(6 20 dias si vive fuera del condado) o
+ Necesita mas tiempo para conseguir intérprete. (Se permite un
aplazamiento sin tener que pagar cuota para aplazar el
0).
Preguntele al secretario de reclamos menores sobre las
reglas y las cuotas para aplazar un juicio. O Ilene el
formulario SC-150 (0 escriba una carta) y envielo antes dei
plazo a la corte y a todas las otras personas que figuran en
sus papeles de la corte. Adjunte un cheque para pagar los
costos de la corte, a menos que le hayan dado una exenci6n.
®
éNecesita ayuda? El Asesor de Reclamos
Menores de su condado le puede ayudar sin cargo.
CSM -13-844674
O vea “Informacién por condado” en:
www. courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/asesores.
*Excepciones: Existen diferentes limites en un reciamo contra un garante. (Vea el
Cédigo de Procedimiento Civil, seccién 116.220 (c).) En un caso presentado por
una persona natural por dafios debido a lesiones fisicas en un accidente
automovilistico, existe un limite de $7,500 si el demandado tiene cobertura bajo una
péliza de seguro de vehiculo que incluye ia obligacion de defender. (Vea el Cédigo
de Procedimiento Civil, secci6n 116.221.)
Revised January 1, 2012
Reclamo del Demandante y ORDEN
SC-100, Page 5 of 5
Para Ir a la Corte de Reclamos Menores
(Reclamos Menores)MC-031
|. PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: Daniel Moraru CASE NUMBER:
DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: Keith Kelly, Hill & Co. Property Mgmnt Inc. CSM - 13-8 4467 4
DECLARATION
(This form must be attached to another form or court paper before it can be filed in court.)
SC-100, Item 3
I, Daniel Moraru, was leasing apartment at 2603 33rd Ave #204 from 10/01/2010 to 7/14/2013. The final
move-out inspection of the vacated apartment occurred on 7/14/2013. During the move-out inspection the
following people were present: Resident Manager, myself and my spouse. The inspection was concluded and
the Resident Manager didn't identify or point out any issues or damages in the apartment.
On 7/25/2013 Hill & Co. Property Management issued a security deposit refund check but the following
amounts were withheld - $100 for cleaning and $643.64 for repainting (calculated as 40% of $1,609.11 that Hill
& Co. spent on repainting the whole unit). The original security deposit was in the amount of $3,443. Having
received the check on 7/27/2013, I have immediately notified Hill & Co. Property Management in writing that
there is a problem - the leased apartment was returned in normal condition (considering the normal wear and
tear over 2 years and 9 months) as per the move-out inspection and the repainting was not necessary. Over the
following 8 days, I have tried to resolve this dispute with Hill & Co. Property Management both over the phone
and in writing but ultimately unsuccessfully. Hill & Co. Property Management has maintained the position that
the unit required repainting due to damages to the walls and refused to provide an explanation regarding:
- why the alleged damages were not identified by Resident Manager during the final move out inspection
considering the unit was completely empty of any furniture.
- assuming that there were damages, why the presence of the alleged damages wasn't communicated by Hill and
Co. either verbally or in writing either at the time of inspection or later. The move-out checklist was not shared
by Hill & Co. Property Management either on 7/14/2013 or later.
- why Hill and Co. didn't provide an option to examine the alleged damages and perform repairs myself or hire
a contractor.
Because Hill & Co. Property Management didn't provide either explanation or proof/pictures of the alleged
damages and also didn't share an itemized invoice for the repainting of the alleged damages despite receiving
the request, I believe that the company acted in bad faith by retaining the portion of security deposit for
repainting as well as refusing to refund that portion when requested. That is why I am submitting a claim for:
- $643.34 that was wrongfully withheld by Hill & Co. Property Management from the security deposit
- $6,886 in statutory damages (double sec. deposit - in accordance with California Civil Code Section 1950.5)
| declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Date: 08/06/2013
DANIEL MORARU bon ( [lever
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(TYPE OR PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE OF DECLARANT)
Attomey for [7] Plaintiff Petitioner Defendant
Respondent Other (Specify):
Feioar Count of Galioma ATTACHED DECLARATION
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ON SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO Document Scanning Lead Sheet Aug-06-2013 11:48 am Case Number: CSM-13-844674 Filing Date: Aug-06-2013 11:42 am Filed by: VERLINDA JONES Juke Box: 001 Image: 04153943 CLAIM OF PLAINTIFF DANIEL MORARU VS. HILL & COMPANY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INC 001004153943 Instructions: Please place this sheet on top of the document to be scanned.Pon Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court Notice to the person being sued: + You are the Defendant if your name is listed in @ on page 2 of this form. The person suing you is the Plaintiff, listed in @ on page 2. + You and the Plaintiff must go to court on the trial date listed below. If you do not go to court, you may lose the case. If you lose, the court can order that your wages, money, or property be taken to pay this claim. + Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. Read this form and all pages attached to understand the claim against you and to protect your rights. Aviso al Demandado: * Usted es el Demandado si su nombre figura en@)de la pagina 2 de este formulario. La persona que lo demanda es el Demandante, la que figura en(A)de la pagina 2. + Usted y el Demandante tienen que presentarse en la corte en la fecha del juicio indicada a continuacién. Si no se presenta, puede perder el caso. * Si pierde el caso la corte podria ordenar que le quiten de su sueldo, dinero u otros bienes para pagar este reclamo. Clerk stamps date here when form is filed. SMALL CLAIMS LED San Francisco County Superior Court AUG 06 2013 Fill in court name and street address: Superior Court of California, County of SAN FRANCISCO 400 McAllister Street, Room 103 San Francisco, CA 94102 Civic Center Courthouse Clerk fills in case number and case name: Case Number: CSM -13-844674 Case Name: MoRARY vs Ketter He ia + Lleve testigos, recibos y cualquier otra prueba que necesite para probar su caso. . Lea este formulario y todas las paginas adjuntas para entender la demanda en su contra y para proteger sus derechos. Cie CoMCTo CoMOLole lag The people in ® and @ must go to court: (Clerk fills out section below.) > Date Time Department Name and address of court if different from above SEP 27 03 0G 506 STH Cf poe 2. 3. Date: AUG 06 2013 Clerk, by VERLINDA JONES Instructions for the person suing: * You are the Plaintiff. The person you are suing is the Defendant. Before you fill out this form, read Form SC-100-INFO, Information for the Plaintiff, to know your rights. Get SC-100-INFO at any courthouse or county law library, or go to: www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/forms. Fill out pages 2 and 3 of this form. Then make copies of alll pages of this form. (Make | copy for each party named in this case and an extra copy for yourself.) Take or mail the original and these copies to the court clerk’s office and pay the filing fee. The clerk will write the date of your trial in the box above. + You must have someone at least 18—not you or anyone else listed in this case—give each Defendant a court-stamped copy of all 5 pages of this form and any pages this form tells you to attach. There are special rules for “serving,” or delivering, this form to public entities, associations, and some businesses. See Forms SC-104, SC-104B, and SC-104C. + Go to court on your trial date listed above. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. Judicial Council of Califomia, www.courts.ca.gov_ Revised January 1, 2012, Mandatory Form Code of Civil Procedure, §§ 116.110 et seq, 116 220(c), 116.340(9) Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court (Small Claims) ‘SC-100, Page 1 of 5 >Case Number: Plaintiff (list names): DANIEL MORARU CSM -13-8 44674 @ The Plaintiff (the person, business, or public entity that is suing) is: Name: Daniel Moraru Phone: (415) 670-9763 Street address: 1971 OLMO WAY Walnut Creek CA 94598 Street City ‘State Zip Mailing address (if different): Srest oy ae i If more than one Plaintiff, list next Plaintiff here: Name: Phone: ( ) Street address: = = Street City State Zip Mailing address (if different): ‘Street City ‘State Zip OO Check here if more than 2 Plaintiffs and attach Form SC-100A. Cl Check here if either Plaintiff listed above is doing business under a fictitious name. If so, attach Form SC-103. @) The Defendant (the person, business, or public entity being sued) is: VY Name: Hill & Company Property Management Inc. Phone: (415 )321-3132 Street address: 1700 JACKSON STREET San Francisco __CA 94109 Street City State Zp Mailing address (if different): City State Zp If more than one Defendant, list next Defendant here: Name: Phone: ( ) Street address: Mailing address (if different): Street City ‘State Zp City State Zp Check here if more than 2 Defendants and attach Form SC-100A. O Check here if any Defendant is on active military duty, and write his or her name here: (3) The Plaintiff claims the Defendant owes $ 7,529.64 . (Explain below): a. Why does the Defendant owe the Plaintiff money? Due to bad faith retention of a portion of security deposit for repainting the apartment. The apartment was vacated without any damages. No issues identified by resident manager during final move out inspection - refer to Form MC-031 b. When did this happen? (Date): If no specific date, give the time period: Date started: 07/14/2013 Through: 07/25/2013 c. How did you calculate the money owed to you? (Do not include court costs or fees for service.) $643.64 retained from security deposit plus double the security deposit ($6,886)in statutory damages Check here if you need more space. Attach one sheet of paper or Form MC-031 and write “‘SC-100, Item 3” at the top. eC ee eee ee Revised January 1, 2012 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER SC-100, Page 2 of 5 to Go to Small Claims Court > (Small Claims)Case Number: . ¥SM - 13-94467] Plaintiff (list names): DANIEL MORARU @ You must ask the Defendant (in person, in writing, or by phone) to pay you before you sue. Have you done this? [7] Yes No If no, explain why not: @®) Why are you filing your claim at this courthouse? This courthouse covers the area (check the one that applies): a. [4] (1) Where the Defendant lives or does business. (4) Where a contract (written or spoken) was made, (2) Where the Plaintiff's property was damaged. signed, performed, or broken by the Defendant or (3) Where the Plaintiff was injured. where the Defendant lived or did business when the Defendant made the contract. b. Where the buyer or lessee signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, if this claim is about an offer or contract for personal, family, or household goods, services, or loans. (Code Civ. Proc., § 395(b).) c. Where the buyer signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, if this claim is about a retail installment contract (like a credit card). (Civil Code, § 1812.10.) d. Where the buyer signed the contract, lives now, or lived when the contract was made, or where the vehicle is permanently garaged, if this claim is about a vehicle finance sale. (Civil Code, § 2984.4.) e Other (specify): List the zip code of the place checked in (©) above (ifyou know): 94116 @ Is your claim about an attorney-client fee dispute? [] Yes ¥] No If yes, and if you have had arbitration, fill out Form SC-101, attach it to this form, and check here: Are you suing a public entity? Yes YJ] No If yes, you must file a written claim with the entity first. A claim was filed on (date): If the public entity denies your claim or does not answer within the time allowed by law, you can file this form. (3) Have you filed more than 12 other small claims within the last 12 months in California? Yes [¥] No_ If yes, the filing fee for this case will be higher. | understand that by filing a claim in small claims court, | have no right to appeal this claim. 1) T have not filed, and understand that I cannot file, more than two small claims cases for more than $2,500 in California during this calendar year. I declare, under penalty of perjury under California State law, that the information above and on any attachments to this form is true and correct. Date: OK/)6/ 13 Daniel Moraru » Plaintiff types or prints name here Plaintiff signs here Date: Second Plaintiff types or prints name here Second Plaintiff signs here Requests for Accommodations Assistive listening systems, computer-assisted, real-time captioning, or sign language interpreter services are available if you ask at least 5 days before the trial. Contact the clerk’s office for Form MC-410, Request for Accommodations by Persons With Disabilities and Response. (Civil Code, § 54.8.) Revised January 1, 2012 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER SC-100, Page 3 of 5 to Go to Small Claims Court > (Small Claims)COM -13-844674 Ee Information for the Defendant (the person being sued) “Small claims court” is a special court where claims for $5,000 or less are decided. A “natural person” (not a business or public entity) may generally claim up to $10,000, including a sole proprietor. (*See below for exceptions.) The process is quick and cheap. The rules are simple and informal. You are the Defendant—the person being sued. The person who is suing you is the Plaintiff. Do I need a lawyer? You may talk to a lawyer before or after the case. But you may not have a lawyer represent you in court (unless this is an appeal from a small claims case). How do | get ready for court? You don’t have to file any papers before your trial, unless you think this is the wrong court for your case. But bring to your trial any witnesses, receipts, and evidence that supports your case. And read “Be Prepared for Your Trial” at www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/prepare. What if | need an accommodation? If you have a disability or are hearing impaired, fill out Form MC-410, Request for Accommodations. Give the form to your court clerk or the ADA/Access Coordinator. What if | don’t speak English well? Bring an adult who is not a witness to interpret for you, or ask the court clerk for an interpreter at least five days before your court date. A court-provided interpreter may not be available or there may be a fee for using a court interpreter unless you qualify for a fee waiver. You may ask the court for a list of interpreters and also the Application for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs (form FW-001). Where can | get the court forms | need? Go to any courthouse or your county law library, or print forms at: www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/forms. What happens at the trial? The judge will listen to both sides. The judge may make a decision at your trial or mail the decision to you later. What if I lose the case? If you lose, you can appeal. You’ll have to pay a fee. (Plaintiffs cannot appeal their own claims.) If you were at the trial, file Form SC-140, Notice of Appeal. You must file within 30 days after the judge’s decision. If you were not at the trial, fill out and file Form SC-135, Notice of Motion to Vacate Judgment and Declaration, to ask the judge to cancel the judgment (decision). If the judge does not give you a new trial, you have 10 days to appeal the decision. File Form SC-140. For more information on appeals, see: www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/appeals. Do I have options? Yes. If you are being sued, you can: * Settle your case before the trial. If you and the Plaintiff agree on how to settle the case, both of you must notify the court. Ask the Small Claims Advisor for help. Prove this is the wrong court. Send a letter to the court before your trial, explaining why you think this is the wrong court. Ask the court to dismiss the claim. You must serve (give) a copy of your letter (by mail or in person) to all parties. (Your letter to the court must say you have done this.) Go to the trial and try to win your case. Bring witnesses, receipts, and any evidence you need to prove your case. To make sure the witnesses go to the trial, fill out Form SC-107, and the clerk will subpoena (order) them to go. Sue the person who is suing you. File Form SC-120, Defendant’s Claim. There are strict filing deadlines you must follow. Agree with the Plaintiff's claim and pay the money. Or, if you can’t pay the money now, go to your trial and say you want to make payments. Let the case “default.” If you don’t settle and do not go to the trial (default), the judge may give the Plaintiff what he or she is asking for plus court costs. If this happens, the Plaintiff can legally take your money, wages, and property to pay the judgment. What if | need more time? You can change the trial date if: + You cannot go to court on the scheduled date (you will have to pay a fee to postpone the trial) or You did not get served (receive this order to go to court) at least 15 days before the trial (or 20 days if you live outside the county) or You need more time to get an interpreter. One postponement is allowed, and you will not have to pay a fee to delay the trial. Ask the Small Claims Clerk about the rules and fees for postponing a trial. Or fill out Form SC-150 (or write a letter) and mail it to the court and to all other people listed on your court papers before the deadline. Enclose a check for your court fees, unless a fee waiver was granted. Need help? Your county’s Small Claims Advisor can help for free. r | CSM -13-8 44674 Or go to www.courts.ca.gov/smallclaims/advisor. *Exceptions: Different limits apply in an action against a defendant who is a guarantor. (See Code Civ. Proc. § 116.220(c).) In an action brought by a natural person for damages for bodily injuries resulting from an automobile accident, a $7,500 limit applies if a defendant is covered by an automobile insurance policy that includes a duty to defend. (See Code Civ. Proc. § 116.221.) Revised January 1, 2012 Plaintiff's Claim and ORDER to Go to Small Claims Court (Small Claims) ‘SC-100, Page 4 of 5 >@ cOM-13-844674 eer Informaci6n para el demandado (la persona demandada) La “Corte de reclamos menores” es una corte especial donde se deciden casos por $5,000 6 menos. Una "persona natural" (que no sea un negocio ni una entidad publica) puede reclamar hasta $10,000. Una “persona natural” (que no sea un negocio ni una entidad publica), que incluye un duefio unico, generalmente puede reclamar hasta $10,000. (* Vea abajo para las excepciones.) El proceso es rapido y barato. Las reglas son sencillas e informales. Usted es el Demandado — la persona que se esta demand- ando. La persona que lo esta demandando es el Demandante. éNecesito un abogado? Puede hablar con un abogado antes o después del caso. Pero no puede tener a un abogado que lo represente ante la corte (a menos que se trate de una apelacién de un caso de reclamos menores). eCémo me preparo para ir a la corte? No tiene que presentar ningunos papeles antes del juicio, a menos que piense que ésta es la corte equivocada para su caso. Pero lleve al juicio cualquier testigos, recibos, y cualquier pruebas que apoyan su caso. Y lea “Esté preparado para su juicio” en www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/preparese. Qué hago si necesito una adaptaci6n? Si tiene una discapacidad o tiene impedimentos de audicion, Ilene el formulario MC-410, Request for Accomodations. Entregue el formulario al secretario de la corte o al Coordinador de Acceso/ADA de su corte. éQué pasa si no hablo inglés bien? Traiga a un adulto que no sea testigo para que le sirva de intérprete. O pida al secretario de la corte que le asigne uno. Si quiere que la corte le asigne un intérprete, lo tiene que pedir como minimo menos cinco dias antes de la fecha en que tenga que ir a la corte. Es posible que no haya disponible un intérprete proporcionado por la corte o que tenga que pagar una cuota por emplear un intérprete de la corte, a menos que tenga una exencion de cuotas. Puede pedir a la corte una lista de intérpretes y la Solicitud de exencién de cuotas y costos de la corte (formulario FW-001). ¢éDénde puedo obtener los formularios de la corte que necesito? Vaya a cualquier edificio de la corte, la biblioteca legal de su condado, o imprima los formularios en: www.courts.ca.gov/ smaliclaims/forms (pagina esta en inglés). ¢Qué pasa en el juicio? El juez escuchara a ambas partes. El juez puede tomar su decisién durante la audiencia o enviarsela por correo después. éQué pasa si pierdo el caso? Si pierde, puede apelar. Tendra que pagar una cuota. (El Demandante no puede apelar su propio reclamo.) « Si estuvo presente en el juicio, Ilene e! formulario SC-140, Aviso de apelacion. Tiene que presentarlo dentro de 30 dias depués de la decisi6n del juez. + Sino estuvo en el juicio, llene y presente el formulario SC-135, Aviso de petici6n para anular el fallo y Declaraci6n para pedirle al juez que anule el fallo (decision). Si la corte no le otorga un nuevo juicio, tiene 10 dias para apelar la decision. Presente el formulario SC-140. Para obtener mas informacion sobre las apelaciones, vea: www.courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/apelaciones. éTengo otras opciones? Si. Si lo estan demandando, puede: + Resolver su caso antes del juicio. Si usted y el Demandante se ponen de acuerdo en resolver el caso, ambos tienen que notificar a la corte. Pidale al Asesor de Reclamos Menores que lo ayude. * Probar que es la corte equivocada. Envie una carta a la corte antes del juicio explicando por qué cree que es la corte equivocada. Pidale a la corte que despida el reclamo. Tiene que entregar (dar) una copia de su carta (por correo o en persona) a todas las partes. (Su carta a la corte tiene que decir que hizo la entrega.) Ir al juicio y tratar de ganar el caso. Lieve testigos, tecibos y cualquier prueba que necesite para probar su caso. Para asegurarse que los testigos vayan al juicio, llene el formulario SC-107, y el secretario emitira una orden de comparecencia ordenandoles que se presenten. Demandar a !a persona que lo demando. Presente el formulario SC-120, Reclamo del demandado. Hay fechas limite estrictas que debe seguir. Aceptar el reclamo del Demandante y pagar el dinero. O, si no puede pagar en ese momento, vaya al juicio y diga que quiere hacer los pagos. No ir al juicio y aceptar el fallo por falta de comparecencia. Si no llega a un acuerdo con el Demandante y no va al juicio (fallo por falta de comparecencia), el juez le puede otorgar al Demandante lo que esta reclamando mas los costos de la corte. En ese caso, el Demandante legalmente puede tomar su dinero, su sueldo o sus bienes para cobrar el fallo. éQué hago si necesito mas tiempo? Puede cambiar la fecha del juicio si: « No puede ir a la corte en la fecha programada (tendra que pagar una cuota para aplazar el juicio) o + No le entregaron los documentos legalmente (no recibié la orden para ir a la corte) por lo menos 15 dias antes del juicio (6 20 dias si vive fuera del condado) o + Necesita mas tiempo para conseguir intérprete. (Se permite un aplazamiento sin tener que pagar cuota para aplazar el 0). Preguntele al secretario de reclamos menores sobre las reglas y las cuotas para aplazar un juicio. O Ilene el formulario SC-150 (0 escriba una carta) y envielo antes dei plazo a la corte y a todas las otras personas que figuran en sus papeles de la corte. Adjunte un cheque para pagar los costos de la corte, a menos que le hayan dado una exenci6n. ® éNecesita ayuda? El Asesor de Reclamos Menores de su condado le puede ayudar sin cargo. CSM -13-844674 O vea “Informacién por condado” en: www. courts.ca.gov/reclamosmenores/asesores. *Excepciones: Existen diferentes limites en un reciamo contra un garante. (Vea el Cédigo de Procedimiento Civil, seccién 116.220 (c).) En un caso presentado por una persona natural por dafios debido a lesiones fisicas en un accidente automovilistico, existe un limite de $7,500 si el demandado tiene cobertura bajo una péliza de seguro de vehiculo que incluye ia obligacion de defender. (Vea el Cédigo de Procedimiento Civil, secci6n 116.221.) Revised January 1, 2012 Reclamo del Demandante y ORDEN SC-100, Page 5 of 5 Para Ir a la Corte de Reclamos Menores (Reclamos Menores)MC-031 |. PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: Daniel Moraru CASE NUMBER: DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: Keith Kelly, Hill & Co. Property Mgmnt Inc. CSM - 13-8 4467 4 DECLARATION (This form must be attached to another form or court paper before it can be filed in court.) SC-100, Item 3 I, Daniel Moraru, was leasing apartment at 2603 33rd Ave #204 from 10/01/2010 to 7/14/2013. The final move-out inspection of the vacated apartment occurred on 7/14/2013. During the move-out inspection the following people were present: Resident Manager, myself and my spouse. The inspection was concluded and the Resident Manager didn't identify or point out any issues or damages in the apartment. On 7/25/2013 Hill & Co. Property Management issued a security deposit refund check but the following amounts were withheld - $100 for cleaning and $643.64 for repainting (calculated as 40% of $1,609.11 that Hill & Co. spent on repainting the whole unit). The original security deposit was in the amount of $3,443. Having received the check on 7/27/2013, I have immediately notified Hill & Co. Property Management in writing that there is a problem - the leased apartment was returned in normal condition (considering the normal wear and tear over 2 years and 9 months) as per the move-out inspection and the repainting was not necessary. Over the following 8 days, I have tried to resolve this dispute with Hill & Co. Property Management both over the phone and in writing but ultimately unsuccessfully. Hill & Co. Property Management has maintained the position that the unit required repainting due to damages to the walls and refused to provide an explanation regarding: - why the alleged damages were not identified by Resident Manager during the final move out inspection considering the unit was completely empty of any furniture. - assuming that there were damages, why the presence of the alleged damages wasn't communicated by Hill and Co. either verbally or in writing either at the time of inspection or later. The move-out checklist was not shared by Hill & Co. Property Management either on 7/14/2013 or later. - why Hill and Co. didn't provide an option to examine the alleged damages and perform repairs myself or hire a contractor. Because Hill & Co. Property Management didn't provide either explanation or proof/pictures of the alleged damages and also didn't share an itemized invoice for the repainting of the alleged damages despite receiving the request, I believe that the company acted in bad faith by retaining the portion of security deposit for repainting as well as refusing to refund that portion when requested. That is why I am submitting a claim for: - $643.34 that was wrongfully withheld by Hill & Co. Property Management from the security deposit - $6,886 in statutory damages (double sec. deposit - in accordance with California Civil Code Section 1950.5) | declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Date: 08/06/2013 DANIEL MORARU bon ( [lever ( (TYPE OR PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE OF DECLARANT) Attomey for [7] Plaintiff Petitioner Defendant Respondent Other (Specify): Feioar Count of Galioma ATTACHED DECLARATION ‘MC-031 (Rev. July 1, 2005) Page 1 of 1