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My ex-roommate still owes me money
My roommate still owes me money for utilities. We have a signed agreement, she keeps e-mailing me saying that she'll pay. She neglected to pay on 3 seperate occasions and finally I said if I don't receive payment by a certain date that I would take legal action. I gave her 2 more chances and still nothing.
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Re: My ex-roommate still owes me money
This is exactly why there's courts and civil lawsuits.
Re: My ex-roommate still owes me money
Mr. Hobbs is absolutely right, but sometimes you can get the same result without court involvement.
If your threats are not working, then a well prepared letter with legal authority may do the trick. I guess when the other side receives a letter from an attorney, they finally get the point that you are serious about collecting your debt.
Please feel free to send me an e-mail or phone call if I can be of any further assistance.
Re: My ex-roommate still owes me money
If this is just for utilities, it can't bee that much money. Just go to the closest court where you were living, and file a small claims action. You can go up to $5000. It is the least expensive way to go, and should be resolved in a few weeks.
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