If you are owed more than the amount you can sue for, you can still sue for the maximum amount allowed, but you must waive any additional amount over the limit.​

Example: You are an individual and you paid $11,000 for someone to paint your home. They didn't paint your home. You can sue in small claims court for $10,000 and waive  $1,000.

• Security Deposit. ​Your landlord did not return your security deposit. 
  
• Rent. Your tenant or roommate didn't pay the rent.
  
• Loan. You loaned someone money and they didn't pay you back.
  
• Car Accident. Someone hit your car while driving and now you have to pay for the repair work.
  
• Mechanic. ​You hired a mechanic to repair your car and they did a terrible job.
  
• Neighbor. Your neighbor damaged your property. ​
  
• Contracts. You had a contract with someone and they broke the contract. 
  
• Damage to Property. Someone damaged your property (e.g. house, car, bicycle).
  
• Goods. You bought an item and didn't receive it or you sold an item and didn't get paid for it. 
  
• Services. You paid for a service and didn't receive it or you provided a service and didn't get paid. 
  
• Personal Injury. Someone caused you to get hurt.