When mapping case details to the SC-100 form:
- Plaintiff/Defendant Information: Ensure contact details are placed in the correct sections.
- Plaintiff (Joyce He): 655 S Fair Oaks Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086; 4125886066; he1998@gmail.com.
- Defendant (Zhi Chen): 299 W Washington Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086; 5125658878.
- Claim Amount: The amount ($1500) must be clearly stated in the "Amount Requested" field.
- Narrative (The "Why"): Provide a concise summary: "Defendant failed to return $1500 security deposit as per signed roommate sublease contract. Attempts to resolve via text were ignored."
- Jurisdiction: Confirm the filing location (Sunnyvale) matches the venue rules (Defendant's residence).
- Dates: Ensure all dates are converted to YYYY-MM-DD format (e.g., 2026-01-19).