honeyb35 Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 A relative of mine ended a relationship just over a year ago, after 10 years of mental abuse. They had a mortgage together, but he wasn't working, and hadn't been for a long time - my relative had paid the mortgage, all the bills, all the items for the home etc. However, in order to get away quickly, she left all the furniture and appliances in the home and just took her clothes. The house has recently been sold, the money was split down the middle once the solicitors fees etc had been paid. Now, the ex partners family are sending letters to my relatives work (they don't know her current address), claiming that she owes thousands towards bills ect, that were run up AFTER she had left the property. She has offered to pay the utility bills that were due just after she left, but they are saying it isn't acceptable, and that they are taking her to court. She is with a new partner, and has recently suffered a miscarriage - the last thing she needs right now is this stress. She is contemplating taking the letters to the solicitor who dealt with the sale of the house - but this could end up costing her a lot of money. Is there anything else she could do? I'd like to tell her to ignore them, but is there any way she could end up in court? Also, I wouldn't put it past the family members to start visiting her work, which could end up getting her into trouble and putting her job at risk surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBiz Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 If I were your relative I'd tell her to go fly a kite. I can't imagine any judge finding in his favour, if he takes her to court. The court would likely be small claims depending on the amount (it used to cater for upto £5000) and there's no reason why she can't defend herself very successfully in such a court. If anybody starts harassing her at work I'd call the Police. All in all it sounds like he's a really nasty peice of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBiz Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Sorry the 1st sentence should read 'tell them go fly a kite' i.e the ex, not your relative!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 As long as she can prove the date she left, he hasnt got a chance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFloppy Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Tell the ex and his family youll see them in court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeyb35 Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 Thanks all, I'll pass on the info. I THINK she can prove when she left - she stayed with friends for a little while before renting another place, but when she left, he called the police claiming she had brought people to beat him up (my husband and dad, who were there to ensure she was able to get her stuff and that he or his family wouldn't attack her) the police then attended and ensured my sister was able to collect her personal belongings, so I'm guessing there will be a report somewhere if needed (would be nice to think his actions backfired on him!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnailyBoy Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Who's name is on the utility bills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeyb35 Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 I have no idea, but I know she contacted them when she left the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnailyBoy Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Might not be a clear cut as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeyb35 Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 Might not be a clear cut as that. In what way please? If she can prove she moved out and has paid bills from her new property? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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