Can a furniture rental company press felony charges?
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Can a furniture rental company press felony charges?
I order the furniture in my home from a rent to own company and have been making payments for a few months. I talked to the manager and told him I was sick and missed a week from work. He asked me to return the furniture I had been making payments on. I said no I have given almost $2,000 I will catch u;p on my payment next week. Now he has threatened to press charges for rental theft. Is that possible?
Asked on June 10, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Florida
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Many states - such as Colordao - have laws dealing specifically with rental theft but generally the matter can fall under the criminal code under various sections. Failure to return the property of another - which has been possessed lawfully from the start - within the time prescribed by law can be rental theft. Right now you may only have a breach of contract depending upon the rental agreement and you may in fact have an opportunity to "cure" or make the matter right. Look at your contract and see. Good luck.
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