How do I prove that my bank check was already cleared?

Question

FIRST, I'M LEARNING ENGLISH RIGHT NOW. PLEASE BEARING FOR MY POOR ENGLISH. Thank you.

I ASKED SAME QUESTION IN THE MORNING. BUT STILL HAVE A PROBLEM...

A FEW DAYS AGO MY LANDLORD CALLED ME THAT HE DIDN'T GET TEH RENT FOR MAY. SO I EXPLAINED ABOUT THIS THING AT MY BANK, THEN THE WORKER GAVE ME 2 SHEET OF VALID COPY OF THE CHECK FOR THE LANDLORD AND ME. AND SHE SAID THAT CHECK WAS CLEARD ON MAY 7TH.
( SORRY I DON'T KNOW WHAT DO I CALL HER. SHE HAD HER OWN BOOTH AND WORKED THERE)

I TOLD THE LANDLORD ABOUT THAT ON THE PHONE ,BUT STILL HE SAID HE DIDN'T GET MONEY BECAUSE MY ACCOUNT WAS EMPTY .

PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO PROVE IT.

THANK YOU FOR READING AND BE PATIENT MY POOR ENGLISH.

Yesterday I went to my bank and received photo copy of the check. I have a bankstatement ,it says the check paid on 5/7.

Answer 1

You may need to show your landlord the copy of the cleared check, not just tell him on the phone. I would send one copy the bank teller gave you to the landlord. Keep the other copy for yourself. Mail it certified mail with a return receipt so he has to sign for it when the mail carrier delivers it. With the return receipt you can prove that you sent him the copy of the cleared check. You may also be able to show him a copy of your bank statement that proves that particular check number did clear the bank and that it was paid. I would block out my account number if I did that.

Keep a log of everything that occurs between you and the landlord. For example: write down the date and time everytime you speak with him about this and write down the details of your conversation. Mail him the copy of the cleared check and keep the receipt when you pay the postage for mailing it and keep the return receipt that shows he had to sign for the copy.
By keeping a log of everything it will show that you have done all you can to resolve this issue. It also helps you keep track of details and gives you something to show an attorney or a court of law.

You may also want to talk to an attorney about this. Since you have paid the rent and can prove it an attorney should be able to get this resolved if your landlord won't listen to you.

I hope this helps

GOOD LUCK

Answer 2

If the check was cleared it should be in your account statement.. Banks usually send an account statement and a list of transactions during the previous month of each month.. If u don't have the statement, ask the your bank to provide u a copy of your account statement.

No other person should be able to cash that check since all banks needs identification that matches to the check for money to be withdrawn from any account. This provides that the right person is receiving the money. Then try to ask if there's any information in their system who cashed the check and explain the situation.. Also if the bank can give you the signature that signed the check, you can compare that signature to the April check and see if the signature matches up..

But if your landlord said the check bounced cause your account was empty, then I can assume that he DID receive the check and tried to cash it. Show him the valid copy of the cleared check personally and tell him if he received the check but couldn't get the money than why did my rent money disappear from my account.. If he persists, tell him that you'll have a lawyer to straighten it out...

Answer 3

Ask the bank for a copy of the canceled check and show that to the landlord.

Answer 4

Just ask the bank for a copy of the paid check. Send that copy to your landlord. It is proof that you paid and that he cashed the check.

BTW, your English is OK, but PLEASE don't type in all CAPS, OK? That's the same as yelling at someone and is considered impolite.

Answer 5

If the check cleared, and you have a photocopy - your landlord is lying. OR - someone else cashed the check.In this case its fraud and should be reported to the bank. Who signed it?Did you show him the copy the bank gave you? Bring him to the bank with you and have the bank explain to him, and he can explain to the bank that he didn't cash it if that is the case.

Answer 6

your bank will have a copy of your check. they keep records of this. have one copy sent by certified mail to him that requires his signature, proving he received the banks copy. if that doesnt work, contact your lawyer.

Answer 7

Thats all you need is the copy.
Take this once again to the Landlord.
You have clear proof....he needs to go check his account.