We signed a bill of sale stating as is, and I signed over the title to him. He wrote me a check for the amount of $500, and I deposited it into my bank the next day. A few days went by, and he called and informed me that the car was not functioning the was he expected. He test drove it and had been driving it since. I told him that it was a bad turn of events for him and there was nothing I could do. I made sure he understood that the contract we signed was an 'as is' agreement. Today, my bank had withdrew the check back, and in calling them, I found out that his account did not have the funds available. I also contacted his bank and they say the same thing, but cannot do much about it. What actions should I take to assure that he pays me for the car? Is this something the police need to get involved in? What type of laws or statue's are there that protect pepole from bad checks like theses? Any advice on this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance
2007-02-14 04:24:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Call the police and swear out a warrant
It is against the law to write a check when you do not have sufficient funds to cover it.
When faced with jail time or a court order, I suspect he will find the money.
2007-02-14 04:32:48 · answer #1 · answered by Uncle John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-30 03:32:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck. For $500 it may not be worth the hassle. Never accept personnal checks as payment. If you do, wait until the check clears before giving the product to the buyer. I'm sure there are laws regarding this issue, but again is the effort and costs (not just financially) worth the $500. My opinion is to cut your losses with minimal hassle. Get your vehicle back, try to get the buyer to offer something for their use and possible abuse of that vehicle, and move on learning a lesson on selling. I'd at minimum report it to the police and see what they say. This person may have a history of such transactions and needs to be dealt with.
2007-02-14 04:39:53 · answer #3 · answered by Alphonse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd NEVER accept a personal check in the first place.
I'd demand a cashier's check, or for a MERE $500, CASH IN HAND.
AND sign a bill of sale, stating this car is being sold AS IS.
As for right now, print out all this proof of non-payment. It's important to have WRITTEN proof.
2007-02-14 04:35:15 · answer #4 · answered by Kasey C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
properly you have the rights right here. Used automobiles offered from human beings are bought "as is" except the business enterprise supplies a guaranty. So despite if that's actual and you probably did no longer provide a guaranty you bought the vehicle "as is". She could have taken it to a mechanic in the previous she offered it. that's her signature on the bill of sale and he or she is an proprietor. She additionally could have counseled you and tried to paintings this out with you in the previous hand. If she offered the vehicle Friday whos to declare she did no longer reason the challenge over the weekend. tell her your no longer coming to get the vehicle and you will your criminal expert. you have finished amazing right here and he or she has to pay. verify with the community PD as she would have made a criminal act via struggling with fee of the verify. now and back that's considered buying sources via fake pretense. The criminal matters variety state via state. additionally based on the dimensions of the verify she could be in hardship back. do no longer flow get the vehicle! tell her she is an proprietor and you'd be taking all criminal direction of action obtainable to you to recoup the money she owes you and the money it fee you to get very final fee.
2016-10-02 03:19:09 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most states have actions for check fraud, and it's usually 3x the face value of the check plus court costs and attorney's fees (if necessary).
This amount is within most small claims limits, so you can file it yourself.
Lesson: CASH the check, don't just deposit it.
2007-02-14 04:33:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the police and report it stolen! then press charges for writing a bad check!! That will teach him of having buyers remorse!!!!
2007-02-14 04:37:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three words:
Small Claims Court
Or maybe you could go on Judge Judy, that’d be awesome.
But in all seriousness, just call 311 or something, legally, as he didn’t pay, it’s still your car.
2007-02-14 04:31:03 · answer #8 · answered by stupidsongs2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a job for "Small Claims Court!"
http://www.lawyers.com
Short of showing up at his house and threatening him with something that would undoubtedly be illegal, I'm not sure what else u can do.
Good luck!
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2007-02-14 05:07:13 · answer #9 · answered by rob1963man 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋