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    mappms Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 16, 2009, 02:26 PM
    Landlord put ot my stuff after a verbal agrement
    I ask the landlord can I put me belonging in the garage. We had a verbal agreement that it was OK then he put my belongins out is he responsiable for my belongings
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    Dec 20, 2009, 03:05 PM
    Legally speaking, verbal contracts are binding, as long as they include 3 items: offer, acceptance and consideration. The problem, however, is proof of the promise that was made. Without witnesses, verbal contracts are extremely difficult to enforce, since in most cases, it turns into a "he said, she said" type situation. There are some attorneys that might work with you if there are other circumstances involved. But it's a long shot. Fifty years ago, someone's word was golden. But today, no such luck. In the future, don't trust anyone's word. -- 'Get it in writing.' Take care.
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    Dec 21, 2009, 05:57 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by mappms View Post
    is he responsiable for my belongings
    Hello map:

    Yes. Sue him in small claims court. I'd be looking for another place to live too.

    excon
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    Dec 21, 2009, 06:10 AM

    This must vary by State. I see verbal/oral agreements in Small Claims Court all the time and the rule of thumb here (in NY) very often is whether there was a meeting of the minds, if the agreement was beneficial to both parties AND if it makes sense to the Court. It's that simple but, again, it obviously varies by State.

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