What is the name of your state? California
About one year ago I built and sold a computer to a friend for $220 to help him out. He was supposed to pay the full amount 5 days after I delivered it. Of course he had an emergency and was not able to pay. He then promised to pay $25 a week. He never did. Then after 6 months I asked and he said he had paid me the full amount. I told him that he did not. He admitted that he did not, said he forgot, said he would pay me when he got cash. This went on and on. To this day he has not paid me anything. There was no paperwork of course all verbal. He has not paid anything.
I found out that he was being kicked out by roomates for not paying bills. They offered to repossess the computer for me. I allowed it. I now have the computer in my possession.
Was it legal to take it back?
Is there anything that he can do to me for taking it?
Do I have to give him one more chance to pay?
About one year ago I built and sold a computer to a friend for $220 to help him out. He was supposed to pay the full amount 5 days after I delivered it. Of course he had an emergency and was not able to pay. He then promised to pay $25 a week. He never did. Then after 6 months I asked and he said he had paid me the full amount. I told him that he did not. He admitted that he did not, said he forgot, said he would pay me when he got cash. This went on and on. To this day he has not paid me anything. There was no paperwork of course all verbal. He has not paid anything.
I found out that he was being kicked out by roomates for not paying bills. They offered to repossess the computer for me. I allowed it. I now have the computer in my possession.
Was it legal to take it back?
Is there anything that he can do to me for taking it?
Do I have to give him one more chance to pay?