Reposession Question?

Question

I craft custom computers in ohio I have a client whom I crafted 4 pc's this year in january at a cost of $2,500 I have only been paid $600 to date for these machines I need to reposess the pc's because the client refuses to pay I have sent 2 certified letters to this client asking for either the comps returned or the balance due paid on the bill so how do I go about reposessing the comps since the client refuses to do either?

Answer 1

This is a difficult question because, from your statement, I'm guessing that you don't have a lien on the computers -- you just sold them to him and he has an outstanding balance. Thus, in general, you don't have a possessory interest in the computers (you're just his creditor--you have an interest in the $1,900). Thus, it is likely that you can't repossess the computers. You can allege a breach of contract (you performed and he didn't pay) and seek monetary damages ($1900 + interest) and perhaps seek recission of the contract (asking the court to "unmake" the contract) to result in the return of his money and his return of your pcs (although i'd guess that you couldn't resell them for the same retail value, since they're a year old).

Nonetheless, you do have to file an action -- try small claims court (sometimes call reconciliation court, or city court, or something like that, depending upon your state). Usually they can handle cases up to $2-3,000, and there are not a lot of formal requirements. Then you have a judgment upon which you could collect (by either him paying you or you attaching a judgment debtor lien on some of his property). Unless he's willing, it's highly unlikely that you could repossess the computers without this process.

Also, consider talking to an attorney -- perhaps at legal aid. A per-hour attorney is probably not going to take this case because of its low monetary value, although if you have a regular attorney, he may be willing to take it "pro bono," perhaps as training for a younger associate with his office.

Answer 2

nicely , i think of using a crane is in basic terms boasting with the aid of them. yet as sneaky and scumbaggish as repo men are (i hate em with a keenness) i'm not sure what you're able to do AFTER the certainty that they've been given your motor vehicle. They initially would desire to tell the community police and the dispatcher (police) usually has a itemizing in front of them and possibilities are high they already knew the repo dude substitute into coming. All i understand is that there is a few regulation that dictates that a repo individual shouldn't pursue a motor vehicle if the act is previous a peacefull reposession. yet you could examine to be sure in case you will get them for tresspassing or despite , and something you could think of of that wasn't "peacefully" finished. My neighbor does repo on the facet at nighttime for $one hundred a motor vehicle and that i advised him he would desire to experience embarrassment approximately himself, and he defined to me that if he is going to an handle to get a undeniable motor vehicle and he sees a toddler's motor vehicle seat in it , he in basic terms walks away, and he claims he is going as much as the human beings himself and tells them he's there for their motor vehicle , he would not do this sneaky "grab and bypass" difficulty that all and sundry those different idiots do. solid success to you nonetheless..

Answer 3

Better contact the local bar association for a referral to an attorney who handles cases such as these. Good luck.

Answer 4

Clearly thats in the hands of the court. It doesn't happen like a vehicle repossession where u can just enter there domicile and take them.

You have to take them to their local courthouse and file charges for theft of services.

Answer 5

in any case of repossesion , its best to notify the authorities before ANY action is taken

Answer 6

You sue this muthafucker and let him know your not playing