What to do about missing appliances that my roommate’s mother bought?
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What to do about missing appliances that my roommate’s mother bought?
He borrowed a fridge, AC unit, and stove from his mother for the new house. Shortly after, I was put in the hospital. While I was gone, he moved out without warning. Upon being discharged I also moved out, leaving said appliances there. Now his mother is calling threatening to sue me for taking those items. She said they are no longer at the old house. I don’t have them. They were probably stolen (it is a bad neighborhood) or maybe the landlord took them. I don’t know. Does this woman have any kind of legal ground to stand on? There were no written or verbal agreements between her and I at any point.
Asked on December 28, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Alabama
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Unless the mother can prove that you actually took the appliances that you have written about she will have a difficult time establishing any wrongdoing upon your part. I would write the mother advising her that you know nothing as to what she is saying while keeping a copy of the letter for future use and need.
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