<prompt> Human: So I moved out of our first apartment about 3 months back. They walked the apartment and all I got was an email from them of the cost of damages. And I found out half of my pet deposit with was 400 is now considered a pet fee even though that doesnt say so in my lease. I moved into their sister apartments. Right across the street. Never heard from them for months and figured they let the 400 dollars in damges go since I was still living and paying them at their sister location. Suddenly this month I get a letter from M.A.R.S. collection agency, asking for payment. I am so frustrated, they never emailed me or called they just went straight to handing it off to debt collections for a debt that isnt even that high. I have no clue what to do. I dont have that kind of money at all right now and even then I dont feel like i should even be paying it. I just wish they were more compassionate about it.  <response>: First call the apartment complex to confirm the debt and ensure you arent being scammed.Then call debt collectors and work out a payment they may be willing to settle for less.Sign up for Credit Karma or similar and dispute the delinquency.Then drink a beer and smoke some weed cuz you are officially adulting and deserve it.Best of luck 