and the rental place wants them back or they will press legal charges for theft against her do I have to return?
2007-08-09 17:00:12 · 9 answers · asked by bonita 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
She could not legally sell them to you because she did not own them. BUT I would not return them to her unless she gives you your money back. If she's concerned that the rental company will press legal charges against her; maybe that will be enough reason for her to give you your money back. Believe me, if you give her the machines back, you will never see your money. Now be prepared for the rental company to come knocking on your door and wanting to take their equipment back which is within their rights because you do not legally own them. Unfortunately, you are out whatever you paid your coworker for the machines if she won't give you your money and the rental company comes and gets their stuff. Go to the County DA and see what recourse you have against her.
2007-08-09 17:23:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very odd. Did you know they were rented or did she hint there was something funny going on. If not ok, but I would guess whatever happens she will say you were aware, because A. You were aware or B. This person lied to you in the first place so they will lie again.
This is important as it relates to your next steps.
The first step is that you send a certifed letter to the seller, NOT an email, or text message or smoke signal, simply requesting this transaction be reversed. NO other details in the letter. She should refund you your money immediately and that you will give her 10 days to remove the property from your house, or designate someone else to pick it up.
I am not sure, but you may legally own that property. That has to do with how legal ownership defined in your state. The rules vary and that may relate to your knowledge of the sellers ownership status.
I would not return the items simply to avoid having the company file charges against the seller. That should motivate them to pay you back, and then you can release the goods to the rental company.
Whatever you do, get this resolved right away, I could see the rental company listing you on the theft charges just to pressure you.
2007-08-09 17:36:28 · answer #2 · answered by Gatsby216 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use it for the washer and dryer--that's your current need. While it's great to save for a car, you NEED a new washer and dryer. With being married, next tax season will bring some great refunds. Remember that. But right now, try to stay away from the credit cards as much as possible. Why do you HAVE to have $1800 washer/dryer? Why not just purchase a $1000 washer/dryer? You can find just as great washer and dryers for under $1000. Look at up on Consumer Reports. Don't become the stereotypical American and that you MUST get the newest and most expensive item. Don't start your marriage in debt. Trust me. You two need to read Dave Ramsey's "Total Money Makeover"--it's going to be an eye opener.
2016-04-01 08:53:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She did not have the legal right to sell them, because she did not own them. She could be charged with Theft of Merchandise, and you could be charged with Possession of Stolen Property. Get your money back from the coworker as soon as you can, and either have her remove them, or call the rental company so they can come pick them up. If she refuses to give you your money back, call the rental place and tell them your story. They may be able to help.
2007-08-09 17:49:09 · answer #4 · answered by stephen p 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would be pretty upset! Wow! Maybe since she sold you stolen goods she should have charges pressed against her. She needs to learn a life lesson apparently. If you allow her to be punished as she should be maybe this will be the last time she should behave in such a dishonest way!
2007-08-09 17:12:17 · answer #5 · answered by Libby 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is she going to return your money? Maybe she can buy them from the rental company?
If she did not own them, then you were defrauded and can also press charges against her.
But if the rental company can prove they own them, they can get them back by suing you for adverse possession.
2007-08-09 17:07:23 · answer #6 · answered by BruceN 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
As unfair as it may seem, the law goes (last time I checked, anyway) that if you purchase somethings that was stolen (which you can say she stole it) you do not have ownership over it even though you did not know about the item being stolen.
2007-08-09 17:17:43 · answer #7 · answered by VIP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would give them back only if she returns the money that you paid. If she refuses then you should be able to keep the property. The fact that they are rented is her problem not yours which makes her liable for the payments.
2007-08-09 17:04:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
yes, because she didn't have any legal right to transfer the ownership of the washer and dryer, thus legally, they are not yours.
2007-08-09 17:04:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋