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    Jan 7, 2009, 08:56 AM
    Lease agreements and past due rent
    Had a friend rent part of my house. We did not have a written agreement, just a verbal agreement for rent. He has now moved out and still owes money and still has stuff in my pole barn. Is this something I could take to small claims court for past money owed or keep his stuff until he pays what is owed. Or am I out of luck because I didn't have him sign anything. I do have copies of checks he has paid for rent. Also this is in Michigan
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    Jan 7, 2009, 09:13 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by JENNIFERTHORNTO View Post
    had a friend rent part of my house. we did not have a written agreement, just a verbal agreement for rent. he has now moved out and still owes money and still has stuff in my pole barn. is this something i could take to small claims court for past money owed or keep his stuff until he pays what is owed. Or am i out of luck because i didn't have him sign anything. I do have copies of checks he has paid for rent. Also this is in Michigan

    Oral agreements are admissible - it's just a question, if he denies the terms of the agreement - which one of you is the most believable.

    You cannot keep his possessions from him nor can you dispose of them.
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