at the start, we had a financial agreement that we would pay 1/2 of everything but he ended up not paying any of the rent - I paid each month - and I would end up paying the utilities before they got shut off!!! Now I want to try and recoup my $$. Can I sue or even put him through Court nightmare? Please advise. The total tally in rent alone is 1/2 of 5000! We do not have it in writing and the lease is in his name but the landlord is my friend who knew of the arrangment.
2007-12-13 08:01:04 · 4 answers · asked by wtesdahl 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
It's a verbal agreement.
Gather your receipts.
The lease is in his name so I believe that any judge would side with you. You didn't even have to agree to pay half.
Sue him for the half rent and court costs. You will win.
2007-12-13 08:13:16 · answer #1 · answered by Veritas et Aequitas () 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Join the legions who 'played house' with no written agreements. You have no legal basis for lawsuit. If you try to appear in a court of law, the judge will ask for your proof that the money is owed to you. All you have is a verbal agreement, PLUS a landlord who is a friend of the person you would like to sue.
Write it off to experience, and know better next time around.
2007-12-13 16:58:20 · answer #2 · answered by acermill 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can sue. However, your agreement is verbal and since you are the complainant, the burden of proof is on you. Hopefully having a witness to the agreement will help. Since the lease is in his name, at least you are not responsible for continuing to pay.
Next time, get it in writing.
2007-12-13 16:47:00 · answer #3 · answered by godged 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The real estate answer is that you could recoup your half of the payments.
The life answer is to move on and do better next time.
2007-12-13 16:17:50 · answer #4 · answered by William H 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋