and he has lied to us on when we were to be paid for 2 weeks now, he just told me yesterday he is moving out this weekend and we will not be here, but he owes us a lot of money and if he takes his stuff we will never be able to recover the money due to us without going to court. he never sat down to discuss with us the final agreement on his leaving and if we were going to allow it, what can i do in arizona to keep him from getting his things without breaking the law
2006-06-15 14:35:44 · 9 answers · asked by lisa g 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I'm not sure you have any recourse if you have nothing in writing. I certainly would be sure that someone is around when he moves out to be sure he only takes HIS things. If you know who he is moving in with, you might want to warn them about this guy being a deadbeat....but wait until he is out of your place so he is no longer your problem! Learn from this and don't let anyone else room there without having a signed contract that spells out payments, behavior expectations, chores, etc.
2006-06-15 14:44:18 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
You have to take him to small claims court. Just be sure and keep his cell phone number and any numbers of his relatives AND DO GET HIS FORWARDING ADDRESS!
Small Claims is the best you can do, sadly. By laws of most states you can not hold any of his property - if you do, he can sue you.
Demand he pay you part of the money now and to sign an agreement to pay the balance in two weeks or less. Threaten him with taking him to court.
Try not to make an ugly scene out of it - but I would call the City Hall just to see if there is another measure at your disposal.., maybe talk to the city attorney.
2006-06-15 14:42:37 · answer #2 · answered by Victor ious 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me tell you! It is better to let him leave! Though I would want someone to be there in case he wants to grab some of your stuff on his "way out". People will do this anywhere any time. When you let these people go though, ten fold will come back to you in the long run. God blesses those who donot covet money.
Trust me it would be best for him to go.. unless you want him to stay longer, owe you even more, and rip you off in the end for even more than it is now!
Just let him go, and if he comes back then call the cops!
2006-06-15 14:57:03 · answer #3 · answered by jenjenboben32 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is really unfortunate that this fellow is unwilling to sit down and discuss this situation. Clearly, he is in need of some helpful counsel. I may be playing devils advocate hear, but i am certain that he has some sort of habit that is interfering with his ability to co-exist in society. Does he drink daily, gamble, withdrawn and reclusive. Sounds like he could benefit from your willingness to communicate. In short, if you wish to go the adversary route, seek out the advise of a constable
2006-06-15 14:51:04 · answer #4 · answered by gottagift 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can take him to small claims court. If he doesn't show up, then I THINK you can get some kind of court order for him to pay you. But you have to be able to prove it. Google "Small Claims Court" in your county...hope this helps...oh, and by the way, he's a total jerk for doing this.
2006-06-15 14:39:42 · answer #5 · answered by firebetty74 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you will be better off without him. You will never get the money he owes you so forget about it. Say good riddance to him.
2006-06-15 14:38:16 · answer #6 · answered by daveduncan40 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may sue him in court, and learn a good lesson to be careful who you share rent to.
2006-06-15 14:54:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
small claims court might help, but you should have a written contract to enforce it.
2006-06-15 14:38:01 · answer #8 · answered by rb_cubed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a case for judge joe brown or judge judy.
2006-06-15 14:38:03 · answer #9 · answered by shannon d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋