My (illegal) sublettor skipped out owing me considerable money.
Although the sublet was illegal, I wasn't charging any more than I could have had it been landlord-approved. Needless to say, the sublettor and I had no written contract.
What are my options for recovering the money? Civil court? Small claims? Will it matter to a judge that the sublet itself was illegal? I assume it will.
This must happen all the time. what do people do?
Thanks.