How do I get my money back from my ex-roommate? What kind of documents do I need to have a lawyer write up?

Question

I lived with my ex who was my roommate, my ex-roommate was also on the lease for the apartment but the utilities were all in my name. I paid my half after moving out when we broke up and paid all of the utilities off now I want my half for what I paid for my ex. How do I go about doing this?! I dont need opinions I need answers. Thanks a lot

Answer 1

Do you have any written document signed and dated about paying back that money? If it was just verbal or implied and there is no witness is going to be hard to proof that he/she owed you any money.

If you do; you would also need cancelled checks for your various payments. Contact your witness to write a notarized statement or they can acommpany you to court

This is most likely a small claims case, given the amount involved (less than $5,000.00)

Answer 2

You don't need a lawyer. Go to your local courthouse and file a lawsuit against him. When you go to small claims court, bring your lease to prove you both lived there, bring your utility bills and bring copies of your checks (or some proof that you paid all of it)

Good luck

Answer 3

Take this person to small claims court. You will need records to prove that you paid for his share.

Answer 4

small claims court
it's unlikely you will ever get anything back.
especially if you didn't have a written contract.
it's easier to just chalk it up to experience.
even if you get a judgement, collecting is a whole nother story.