i store his motorcycle in my garage, and he lets me keep his snowblower for the winter because i have a huge driveway. just when it starts snowing, he takes the snowblower and moves away. breaking the deal. He'll be back for the brandnew bike in spring, i'm sure. How can I screw this guy? he owes me money too.
2007-03-03 13:32:15 · 12 answers · asked by c. r. 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
If he owes you money then you should formally ask for this back, but I really don't see that you can blame someone for moving away and taking what belongs to him with him. If he was still living next door he would most likely have honoured the deal, but you cannot expect someone not to move just to honour a deal.
2007-03-03 13:37:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just tell it to him as it is: hey, we had a deal, you didn't keep up with your part, I had to rent a snowblower, you'll have to pay rent (find out from a local storage how much is appropriate) for the motorcycle storage...ask him for the other money, or tell him you're willing to take the bike in exchange!
2007-03-03 21:45:41 · answer #2 · answered by avechm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When he comes back for the bike you give him a bill for storage fees and for the money he owes you, then let him know that if its not paid in a certain amount of time (check with you state law) that you will file with the department of motor vehicles for a title to the bike as it was abandoned.
That way you will not need to get into a heated discussion you will simply hand it to him and ask him to get back to you when he can fulfill his duties
2007-03-03 21:51:44 · answer #3 · answered by Blessed Rain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send him a certified letter telling him that in lieu of the fact that he has reneged on the verbal agreement to store his bike at your property in exchange for the use of his snow blower you are giving him notice of 30 days to get it off of your property. Tell him that at the end of the 30 days you will place the bike outside for pick up or have it towed away.
Forget about the money you will never see it. Think of it as a small price to pay to get rid of a parasite.
2007-03-03 21:39:14 · answer #4 · answered by GrnApl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just give him the bike back and forget it. Why waste good energy on trying to "get him back". And usually when a person moves they like to take what belongs to them You are very kind to be storing the bike.
2007-03-03 22:07:47 · answer #5 · answered by Proud Nana 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Notify him you are going to charge rent, something like $25 a day if he doesn't get it out of there, or padlock and chain it and file a lien on the title. Technically you are responsible for the safety of the bike so you can't harm it or just roll it down to the street.
2007-03-03 21:37:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think I'd fuss. You can't blame him for moving away.
Why do people first start to wonder how they can screw the other guy? It only makes life more miserable for everyone.
When he comes back, give him his bike, and remind him that he owes you money.
2007-03-03 23:19:21 · answer #7 · answered by kiwi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lock your garage and don't let him have his bike till he pays you or just don't let him store it and consider the money as rent for using his snow blower or just put it all behind you
2007-03-03 21:39:17 · answer #8 · answered by xjoizey 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Consult a lawyer
2007-03-04 03:36:35 · answer #9 · answered by Mike J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first lock him out of your garage. Second if you can prove it sue him. If not get over it. and buy your own snow-blower.
2007-03-03 21:41:09 · answer #10 · answered by Killer Klingon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋