<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by PatsMom2:
My mother was out of town when her rent was due and she mailed it from out of state to her landlord (a realty company). They now say that they never got the check, but her bank says the check was cashed. Is she still responsible for the month's rent, or does the cancelled check prove it paid? What should she do?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
My response:
Two scenarios come to mind:
1. Management company cashed the check, but their bookkeeping skills are lacking. In this scenario, Management company can say whatever they want, but if it was cashed by them, they have no argument.
2. Check was stolen from the mails and cashed by an unknown third person. Management company has an excellent argument.
Get a copy of the check, and all will be answered.
IAAL
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