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Rent Payment Dispute Resolution
Summary
If you paid rent to someone who misused the funds, you may have a breach of contract issue. In Ohio, you can file a small claims court case for amounts under $6,000. Write a demand letter for reimbursement, including any partial payments received. If unresolved, consider legal action.Full Conversation
Member provided her half of the rent to OP. OP spent the money instead of paying rent. Member wants her money back or she's pursuing legal action.
It sounds like there's a potential breach of contract or fiduciary duty issue here. In Ohio, one might pursue a small claims court case for the amount due, as long as it is under $*,*.
- Do you have any written agreement or proof of the payment made for rent?
- Do you have any written agreement or proof of the payment made for rent?
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If the member has proof of the payment made for rent, she should write a formal demand letter to the person who received the money, requesting reimbursement. This letter should outline the details of the payment, the expectation that it would be used for rent, and the demand for repayment. If the demand is not met, she can consider filing a claim in small claims court.
Do you need guidance on how to draft the demand letter?
Do you need guidance on how to draft the demand letter?
write a letter
Sure! Here is a draft letter you can use:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
[Other Party’s Name]
[Other Party’s Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Dear [Other Party’s Name],
RE: Reimbursement of Rent Payment
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a concern regarding the rent payment I provided to you, which you received but did not use for its intended purpose.
On [Date], I paid you the amount of [Amount] as my share of the rent for the property located at [Property Address]. Unfortunately, I have recently learned that this payment was not used to cover the rent as agreed, but was instead spent on other expenses.
As a result, I kindly request that you reimburse me the full amount of [Amount] within the next 14 days. If the payment is not received by [Date 14 days from today], I will have no choice but to consider pursuing legal action to recover the funds, which may include filing a claim in small claims court.
I hope we can resolve this matter amicably and promptlywithout the need for further legal action. Please contact me at your earliest convenience to discuss this matter further.
Thank you for your attention to this important issue.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Would you like any additional assistance with this matter?
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
[Other Party’s Name]
[Other Party’s Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Dear [Other Party’s Name],
RE: Reimbursement of Rent Payment
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a concern regarding the rent payment I provided to you, which you received but did not use for its intended purpose.
On [Date], I paid you the amount of [Amount] as my share of the rent for the property located at [Property Address]. Unfortunately, I have recently learned that this payment was not used to cover the rent as agreed, but was instead spent on other expenses.
As a result, I kindly request that you reimburse me the full amount of [Amount] within the next 14 days. If the payment is not received by [Date 14 days from today], I will have no choice but to consider pursuing legal action to recover the funds, which may include filing a claim in small claims court.
I hope we can resolve this matter amicably and promptlywithout the need for further legal action. Please contact me at your earliest convenience to discuss this matter further.
Thank you for your attention to this important issue.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Would you like any additional assistance with this matter?
OP paid * back out of the *
It seems that the OP has partially repaid $* out of the $* owed. This partial repayment can be mentioned in the demand letter, adjusting the total amount still owed.
Would you like help in adjusting the demand letter to reflect the partial payment or any other assistance regarding this matter?
Would you like help in adjusting the demand letter to reflect the partial payment or any other assistance regarding this matter?
please add that
Sure, here's the revised demand letter including the partial repayment:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
[Other Party’s Name]
[Other Party’s Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Dear [Other Party’s Name],
RE: Reimbursement of Rent Payment
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a concern regarding the rent payment I provided to you, which you received but did not use for its intended purpose.
On [Date], I paid you the amount of $* as my share of the rent for the property located at [Property Address]. Unfortunately, I have recently learned that this payment was not used to cover the rent as agreed, but was instead spent on other expenses.
To date, you have repaid me $*, leaving an outstanding balance of $*.
As a result, I kindly request that you reimburse me the remaining amount of $* within the next 14 days. If the payment is not received by [Date 14 days from today], I will have no choice but to consider pursuing legal action to recover the funds, which may include filing a claim in small claims court.
I hope we can resolve this matter amicably and promptly without the need for further legal action. Please contact me at your earliest convenience to discuss this matter further.
Thank you for your attention to this important issue.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Would you like any additional assistance with this matter?
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
[Other Party’s Name]
[Other Party’s Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Dear [Other Party’s Name],
RE: Reimbursement of Rent Payment
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a concern regarding the rent payment I provided to you, which you received but did not use for its intended purpose.
On [Date], I paid you the amount of $* as my share of the rent for the property located at [Property Address]. Unfortunately, I have recently learned that this payment was not used to cover the rent as agreed, but was instead spent on other expenses.
To date, you have repaid me $*, leaving an outstanding balance of $*.
As a result, I kindly request that you reimburse me the remaining amount of $* within the next 14 days. If the payment is not received by [Date 14 days from today], I will have no choice but to consider pursuing legal action to recover the funds, which may include filing a claim in small claims court.
I hope we can resolve this matter amicably and promptly without the need for further legal action. Please contact me at your earliest convenience to discuss this matter further.
Thank you for your attention to this important issue.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Would you like any additional assistance with this matter?
to the letter
Sure! Here is the adjusted draft letter reflecting the partial payment:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
[Other Party’s Name]
[Other Party’s Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Dear [Other Party’s Name],
RE: Reimbursement of Rent Payment
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a concern regarding the rent payment I provided to you, which you received but did not use for its intended purpose.
On [Date], I paid you the amount of $* as my share of the rent for the property located at [Property Address]. Unfortunately, I have recently learned that this payment was not used to cover the rent as agreed, but was instead spent on other expenses.
While I acknowledge your partial repayment of $*, there remains an outstanding balance of $*. As a result, I kindly request that you reimburse me the remaining amount of $* within the next 14 days. If the payment is not received by [Date 14 days from today], I will have no choice but to consider pursuing legal action to recover the funds,which may include filing a claim in small claims court.
I hope we can resolve this matter amicably and promptly without the need for further legal action. Please contact me at your earliest convenience to discuss this matter further.
Thank you for your attention to this important issue.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Would you like any additional help with this matter?
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
[Other Party’s Name]
[Other Party’s Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Dear [Other Party’s Name],
RE: Reimbursement of Rent Payment
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to address a concern regarding the rent payment I provided to you, which you received but did not use for its intended purpose.
On [Date], I paid you the amount of $* as my share of the rent for the property located at [Property Address]. Unfortunately, I have recently learned that this payment was not used to cover the rent as agreed, but was instead spent on other expenses.
While I acknowledge your partial repayment of $*, there remains an outstanding balance of $*. As a result, I kindly request that you reimburse me the remaining amount of $* within the next 14 days. If the payment is not received by [Date 14 days from today], I will have no choice but to consider pursuing legal action to recover the funds,which may include filing a claim in small claims court.
I hope we can resolve this matter amicably and promptly without the need for further legal action. Please contact me at your earliest convenience to discuss this matter further.
Thank you for your attention to this important issue.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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