How to get Belongings Back From an Ex?

userdefinable

My ex still has an expensive camera of mine. I need it sometimes for my work and it was also a treasured gift.

I have emails from him illustrating it was borrowed (not a gift) and him stating when he would return it (the date passed months ago).

I have tried all the usual methods of communication, including going to his place, contacting one of his family members and sending a recorded letter. He ignores everything.

I was thinking of sending a letter from a solicitor but they charge the hourly rate which is typically around £150. Does anyone know of a cheaper option for this?

Or any other suggestions?

TBagpuss

You could ask your local police force whether they would be willing to accompnay you to his property to recover it.

You might be able to make a claim for the value of the camera - it may be worth filling in the court forms to do so, and then rather than issuing them, write to him, sendign a copy of the paperwork and letting him know that you will be issuing the application if the camera is not returned within the next 14 days.

Guest101

userdefinable wrote: »

My ex still has an expensive camera of mine. I need it sometimes for my work and it was also a treasured gift.

I have emails from him illustrating it was borrowed (not a gift) and him stating when he would return it (the date passed months ago).

I have tried all the usual methods of communication, including going to his place - That's not 'usual', contacting one of his family members - that's not 'usual' either and sending a recorded letter. He ignores everything.

I was thinking of sending a letter from a solicitor but they charge the hourly rate which is typically around £150. Does anyone know of a cheaper option for this?

Or any other suggestions?

Why would you need a solicitor.


You send a Letter Before Action, giving 10 days to return or arrange return there-of.


If he fails to act you go to court and get a court order.


Have you tried the police, normally this isn't appropriate, but neighbourbood policing teams are used to helping resolve disputes which may otherwise get out of hand.

GBNI

I'm getting a feeling of deja-vu...

Dill

He may deny having it (or may have sold it on).

lizzy85

Yes why not try going to the police? They might give you some suggestion on what to do. Why did you not get the camera back before you broke up with him?

mellymoo74

GBNI wrote: »

I'm getting a feeling of deja-vu...

This does sound very familiar
Think it was left there last time though

Money_maker

That was a husband and wife scenario I think.

pinkshoes

Just send him a letter before action giving him 14 days to return the camera before you take court action.

Send it with proof of postage.

No need for solicitors.

BrassicWoman

GBNI wrote: »

I'm getting a feeling of deja-vu...

me too, last time there was no proof he even still had it though.