Friend won't return my property

[mrm012562]

Dear Law.com,
A little over 2 years ago my friend helped me move a leather sofa & loveseat that I had stored in a rented space. I paid approx. $2800 for this furniture when I bought it new. He agreed to let me keep it at his place of business until such time as I had a new place to put it. A few months after it had been there, stacked upon one another, I visited him only to find the loveseat being used in his office.
Every time I tell him that I want to get my things back, he either tries to change the subject, or tells me that he won't be at his shop on the day that I tell him I can be available to come by with a truck.
What can I do to get my property back, or is this a lost cause/friendship?
Thank you in advance for your help in this matter.
Sincerely,
Mike

 

[jharris352]

Send him a certified letter that demands a date that you can come pick up the furniture or a check for $2800. If he refuses tell him you are going to file a suit to get him to pay for the furniture. He will relent.

 

[mightymoose]

Give him verbal and written notice that you will come to collect your furniture on a certain date and time... during normal business hours. If he is not there or prevents you from taking your property, inform him that you will be filing a suit in small claims- then follow through with it. You will either get your furniture back or he will be ordered to pay you for what you have lost.

 

[mikem2112]

Thank you

Thank you for your help. I feel a little better. Too bad my friend is such an idiot. Happy New Year to all.

 

[bbtl2009]

in another forum, Mightymoose suggested asking for the property back. ask for it without threatening a lawsuit. when he replies, he is indirectly agreeing that he still has your property and is refusing to give to you.