Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

So i bought a car from a ex roommate of ours. I have a bill of sale saying the car was paid off and also I have the title in my name. Well we ended up moving out because of a disagreement and then she wrecked her car. she decided the car was worth more then she sold it to me for and is now trying to tell me If i dont pay her between 2000 and 4000 that she is going to have the car repoed and all kinds of stuff and that the bill of sale/contract is false.

With me having the title in my name, the bill of sale, and the car in my possession is there anything she can do? she keeps saying that since her dad is a car salesman she can do whatever she wants.. and is now trying to black mail me saying that If i dont sign a new contract about the car she is not going to let me get my stuff out of the house


Asked on 11/09/12, 1:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

What she is doing is illegal; it is extortion if she tries to force you to change the contract in order to pick up your belongings. her father's occupation is irrelevant. You have title and a valid contract of sale. See if the landlord will help you [probably not]. Tell her she has committed the tort of conversion if she does not return your items.

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Answered on 11/09/12, 9:39 pm


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