Practice Areas
Find guidance for your specific type of dispute. Each area includes evidence checklists, common scenarios, and what to expect.
What Type of Dispute Do You Have?
Select your situation below to get specific guidance on evidence to gather, common scenarios, typical claim amounts, and what small claims court can and cannot help with.
Start with the five highest-priority dispute tracks
If your issue falls into one of these audience groups, start there first before browsing the full list.
Renters and landlords
Rental money disputes
Start here for deposit disputes, repair reimbursement, unpaid rent, and move-out damage claims.
Consumers
Refund and product disputes
Best fit for defective products, service failures, refund refusals, and warranty problems.
Homeowners and property owners
Contractor and home improvement claims
Use this path for abandoned jobs, overcharges, bad workmanship, and damage caused during work.
Workers
Unpaid wages and final paycheck claims
Use this guide for missing final pay, unpaid hours, commissions, reimbursements, and wage-related money claims.
Property owners and drivers
Property damage recovery
Start here for vehicle damage, neighbor damage, pet damage, and damage to personal belongings.
Landlord-Tenant
Security deposits, unpaid rent, repair costs, and other rental money disputes.
Debt Collection
Money owed to you, personal loans, unpaid invoices, or bounced checks.
Contract Disputes
Broken agreements, services not delivered, or non-payment issues.
Property Damage
Damage to your belongings, vehicle, or home caused by others.
Consumer Disputes
Defective products, services not delivered, or warranty issues.
Traffic & Auto
Vehicle damage from accidents, hit and runs, towing fees, and parking incidents.
Contractor Disputes
Home improvement issues, incomplete work, poor quality, or overcharges.
Unpaid Wages
Final paychecks, unpaid hours, commissions, or expense reimbursements.
Personal Injury
Minor injuries with out-of-pocket medical costs and lost wages.
Neighbor Disputes
Tree damage, fence disputes, water runoff, and pet-related property damage.
Auto Repair Disputes
Botched repairs, unauthorized work, overcharges, or vehicle damage at shops.
HOA Disputes
Improper fines, assessment disputes, or maintenance issues with your HOA.
Wedding & Event Vendors
Photographers, caterers, DJs, venues, or planners who failed to deliver promised services.
Moving Company Disputes
Damaged, lost, or stolen belongings, overcharges, or delivery delays by movers.
Roommate Disputes
Unpaid rent shares, utility bills, damage to shared spaces, or security deposit splits.
Not Sure Which Category Fits?
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