Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Illinois

My ex-friend rented a storage unit in her name and allowed me to store my belongings in it. I paid her in full up front for the cost of the month's rent. I moved out of the unit on the move-out date & spoke to the storage personnel the day to confirm it was vacated so they could inspect it and avoid late fees. Now, a month later, the ex-friend is claiming she's been receiving phone calls and letters from the storage and debt collectors for a $200 bill and is threatening to have lawyers contact me if I do not handle it. Do I have any legal obligation to do so?


Asked on 11/23/09, 10:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Messutta

"Maybe". If they sue her, she could then attempt to turn around and sue you. Assuming it was a one month deal and you paid for the month in full, sounds like it isn't rent. But you don't say whether you let her know you were moving out to give her, as the named tenant, the chance to check things out and protect herself, and you don't say whether you got a receipt of good condition from the storage company that would cover both you and her. Good luck.

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Answered on 12/06/09, 1:43 pm


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