Okay, about 6 months ago, I leased a computer from a lease-to-own place for my boyfriend at the time. Stupid, I know, but you live and learn. Anyway, he agreed to pay the weekly payments on it. He couldn't lease it himself because they needed a paycheck stub and he is self-employed (musician). Anyhoo, he paid one payment and stopped, leaving me to pay for it. We broke up shortly afterward and I have been in a struggle for months because he is REFUSING to give it back to me because he says it belongs to him (he obviously has some mental issues). He has stopped taking my phone calls, and is basically dodging me. I am afraid to go to his house to get it for safety reasons. Several friends have offered to go with me, but I don't want to put anyone in harm's way. The rental company refuses to go and pick it up because it is in the next county over, so as long as he has it I am stuck paying for it. Can I take him to court? What is the best way to resolve this in a somewhat peaceful manner?
2007-01-30 06:19:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
This is in NC if that makes a difference. I make sure to keep up with the payments because I don't want to be harassed by the rental company, so they're not behind. I'm just tired of paying the bill for this deadbeat!!
2007-01-30 06:42:55 · update #1
Also, current boyfriend knows nothing about this whole situation. Should I even mention it, does he need to know what's going on?
2007-01-30 07:08:31 · update #2
There are two issues here!
First...the company that leased the computer to you who has a legal right to either payment or their property!
Second...the computer of which your ex is holding that doesn't belong to him (because YOU signed the contract) but to you since the contract is in your name.
On the first part of this problem, you either have to return the computer or fullfill the contract agreement or be found in default of your contract for failure to meet your signed agreement with the computer company.
On the second part of this problem, you have a civil issue or possibly a criminal issue of theft of property.
You should contact either an attorney or law enforcement to determine what the laws of your state provide for or;
File against your exboyfriend in small claims court for either the computer or the money owed for the computer.
I can't help but add here....many have said you should contact the sheriff's office etc. Just a note along that line....we can't do ANYthing with property retrieval without a court order!
Not knowing how your new boyfriend is as far as your relationship, however, a good relationship is based upon truth, honesty, and trust!
Best wishes!
2007-01-30 06:34:46 · answer #1 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you don't want to take any legal action, which will cost you time and money, I suggest that you take the contract in hand to your local police dept, and ask for an officer assistance to go and recover your belongings. With an officer with you, your boyfriend will have nothing to say and you have the proof that the computer belongs to you. Just go to your local police and ask that you need an officer's presence to recover your goods because you are afraid if your boyfriend will do anything.
2007-01-30 10:47:31 · answer #2 · answered by Trese 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you sat down and talked with the rental co. people. Explain to them what's going on. They probably put up with this type problem all the time. I'm sure they could give you some tips. Also, I would let the new boyfriend know, he may have some ideas, and big friends. Whatever you do, good luck.
2007-01-30 07:32:25 · answer #3 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can easily go down to the local court house and file in small claims for the value of what is left on the computer.
If you get your new boyfriend involved it could lead to an altercation which depending on many factors could lead both your ex and current in jail
2007-01-30 07:46:43 · answer #4 · answered by goz1111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you say he has been on a charge plan and has not ignored a charge. If the charge plan substitute into AGREED between your substantial different and the creditor (the financial corporation?) and what you suggested above is authentic i won't see a reason to pass to courtroom or a choose which will locate against him. it incredibly is that the creditor now believes he can take care of to pay for greater advantageous than he's paying. they could attitude him first and if he refused they could prepare to the courtroom for a greater robust charge determine. It sounds as though the financial corporation is making an attempt to scare you, as they needless to say are doing, yet while what you say is authentic then you fairly could have not have been given any fears. Your substantial different could write to them detailing the contract and how he has saved to it. Get somone to witness his letter and deliver it particular transport (incorporate a info of postage/receipt). they're going to back off. sturdy success forget approximately human beings like Mark, they are not incredibly worth getting steamed up approximately. they say 'what is going around, comes around'. sometime Mark will comprehend that.
2016-10-16 07:34:15 · answer #5 · answered by cottrell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the contract in hand, go to the county police office in the county he lives in, with the officers to retrieve your property. He would have to give it back to you in front of them, Just tell the officers you let him lend it and the contract has to have the model number on it and the seriel number so the officers can identify it that it is yours. If the officers can't or won't do anything, then I afraid your only option left is to take him to court to retrieve your property. Good Luck
2007-01-30 06:44:53 · answer #6 · answered by psx2gamer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would personally go to the sheriff's department in that county and explain the problem to them. Take your paperwork. They might send a deputy with you to pick up the equipment, or your boyfriend could get into trouble for transporting goods which do not belong to him. Don't involve friends.
2007-01-30 07:08:03 · answer #7 · answered by beez 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try the small claims court and recover what you can.............
2007-01-30 21:45:59 · answer #8 · answered by gorglin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sue him.
2007-01-30 06:36:15 · answer #9 · answered by Bush Invented the Google 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋