A certified letter will not result in a judgment that is needed to garnish wages. There had to have been a lawsuit filed and then a judgment issued. If you were not served with a lawsuit, that would be a basis to make a motion to vacate the judgment and permit you to oppose the lawsuit on its merits. If you successfully opposed the lawsuit, then you would have a right to file a malicious prosecution action against the landlord. You may wish to contact a legal aid office, to determine whether you are eligible for free legal assistance On the motion to vacate the judgment and defend. Legal it is unlikely to assist you for malicious prosecution action, should the court rule in your favor on the first lawsuit.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2013 at 12:11 PM