Can I get my things once seperation has been settled?

AngieB1983

Hi,

Ok, this might be a bit of an unusual one, but here goes...

I'm actually posting on behalf of my nephew. He recently split from his partner and all the main financial stuff has been sorted out but theres one or two other things outstanding that need sorting out.

The main thing is a sofa that my nephew bought on credit from DFS about 2 years ago. It was on the old 'buy now pay later - first year free' deal. The credit agreement and everything is in his name.

At the time of the separation, it was agreed that his partner could keep the sofa for the time being, as my nephew was moving back in with his parents, so had nowhere to put it. Basically, he would now like it back, but the ex is refusing to let him have it.

Whats his chances? Is there anything he can do in terms of getting a solicitor or police involved? Or is it just tuff luck - he shouldn't have left it there.

He is paying approx. £50 a month for something he doesn't use / have access to.

Many thanks in advance, any advice appreciated.

Errata

I'd be very surprised if the police could give assistance, they can take a while to turn up when a burglar steals a sofa ! A solicitor's letter might work.

ChrisCobra

LOL at the newbie posts tonite , a regular is a havin a right fkin giraffe

anniecave

why doesn't the nephew just turn up with a van and a friend and move it?

AngieB1983

The ex won't allow him to enter the property.

pinkshoes

He should send a recorded delivery letter to the ex stating she has 7 days to either allow him to collect the sofa, or she has to pay the sum of <insert amount> to keep the sofa.

If neither of the above terms are met, he will be starting small claims court proceedings, where she will then also have to pay court costs. As he has all the paperwork showing it's his, she will lose.

elephant-astic

pinkshoes wrote: »

He should send a recorded delivery letter to the ex stating she has 7 days to either allow him to collect the sofa, or she has to pay the sum of <insert amount> to keep the sofa.

If neither of the above terms are met, he will be starting small claims court proceedings, where she will then also have to pay court costs. As he has all the paperwork showing it's his, she will lose.

I tend to agree that's probably the best way to go, although if the ex is being so petty there's a chance she might ruin the sofa I guess.
In general if a split isn't amicable it's just best to get all your stuff out while you still have access to the property, even if it needs storing, sometimes, with break ups, it just doesn't pay to be the nice guy.