I own a small, corner convenience-store. At first, I had my 22-yo nephew (I was his legal guardian, so he was like a son) work the register & I'd pay him a weekly salary. After about 1 yr, to let him get on his feet, I let him run the whole thing. He would take in all the profit, pay all the bills and agreed to pay me $1500 monthly in rent. The store was making $800-$1200 in daily sales. After the 1st two months, he stopped paying me rent. Then he stopped paying the bills (now total almost $10,000. The bills are all still in my name so legally I am responsible. I suspect he is saving the money to buy liquor/cigs/drugs, etc. He has the only keys to the store. I want the keys back, but he refused. Should I call the police to get my keys back? Should I take my nephew to court to recoup the money? I have nothing in writing as this was a family matter.
2006-07-03
16:49:37
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Kathy S
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Small Business