Bad check

[agarcia]

I live in Florida and I have a bad check from someone in New York.
Is there something I can do to pressure the issuer of the bad check to pay me?
Do I have any legal backing to protect me?
What can I do?

 

[Tracey]

Turn the check over to a collection agency.

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This is not legal advice and you are not my client. Double check everything with your own attorney and your state's laws.

 

[JETX]

First, I would write a letter to the check writer (assuming you have a valid address, etc.). Send it certified with proof of delivery. Advise him/her that you will be contacting his local authorities and filing a criminal complaint if he/she doesn't make the check good, plus any other expenses that you have incurred (bounced checks, NSF fees by your bank, etc.). Give him a reasonable response time (7 days??)

Then, if he/she doesn't pay, contact the local Prosecutor or police in the county where the check writer lives. His/Her writing an NSF check is a crime. Ask about filing a criminal complaint. You will need to send a notarized statement to them with a copy of the check.

I bet he pays when a 'uniform' knocks on his door!!!

And finally, you could consider suing him. This could be done in your state (he probably wouldn't know to file a venue change). Then when you get the default judgment, you can 'sister-state' it to New York.


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Steve Halket
Judgment Recovery of Houston
[email protected]
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This is my PERSONAL OPINION and is not legal advice! Consult your local attorney for your specific situation and laws!

 

[agarcia]

Thank you very much for your advice.