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Typically it would again remain in small claims and thus again they (local ihop franchise owner) must represent or at least manager, no bigger lawyer as per small claims rules.
As a landlord you always go after it in court and get what is owed even at a small amount. Even if it just ends in a default with no money returned (ask accountant why), and then report to credit agencies.
Trying to pick better tenants, good fucking luck. I can tell this place is full of people who live in a dream world. I honestly have better results with selecting those who have no past evictions, and are living paycheck to paycheck. The few times I have picked some people who looked great on their credit report and had a nice job and income level, is the few times I ended up with more property damage than was allowed to be collected in small claims, back rent owed, and a stretched out eviction process.
You also must take the needed steps to renew every judgement when the time comes due. Keep that shit in their face for years. If you get lucky and find their bank info (part of our rental application and few change it), send the bank the garnishment too.
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