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The user, Michael, needs to sue a former friend for subletting his apartment, selling his belongings, and attempting identity theft. He has text messages as evidence. He was advised to report the identity theft to the local police and Federal Trade Commission. His bank and credit bureaus have placed a fraud alert on his accounts. He also needs to sue for unpaid rent, for which he has a lease and a witness as evidence. The amount is too large for small claims court, so he was advised to file a lawsuit in a higher court. He was also advised to report the sale of his belongings to the police.Full Conversation
I need to sue a former friend that subletted my apartment. He also sold all my belongings in my storage unit. He tried to get bank accounts in my name by creating fake bank statementsin my name.
What evidence do you have to support these allegations? In New York, identity theft and fraud are serious crimes with severe penalties.
text messages
What is the content of these text messages? In New York, text messages can be used as evidence if they are relevant and authentic.
They talk about making the the bank statements there is a text message with the statement attached
What actions have you taken so far regarding this issue?
In New York, you can report identity theft to your local police department and the Federal Trade Commission.
none
What is the reason for not taking any action yet? In New York, it's crucial to report identity theft and fraud as soon as possible to the local police and Federal Trade Commission.
i didn't know what to do
What is your current location in New York? This will help me provide you with the contact details of the nearest police station and court.
i know where the nearest police station is
That's good. Have you reported this to your bank and credit bureaus? It's important to protect your financial information.
yes
What was the response from your bank and credit bureaus?
they put an alert on my accounts
What type of alert did they put on your accounts? In New York, banks and credit bureaus can place a fraud alert on your accounts to prevent further fraudulent activities.
fraud
Explanation: That's a good step. In New York, a fraud alert can make it harder for an identity thief to open more accounts in your name. Have you considered consulting a lawyer?
yes i need to sue him for not paying rent while he lived in my apartment. He sign a lease and just never paid
What evidence do you have to support your claim? In New York, you can file a small claims case for unpaid rent.
- Small Claims Court: * Centre St, New York, NY *, (*) *-*
a copy of the lease. The amount is too large for small claims
In this case, you may need to file a lawsuit in a higher court. Do you have any other evidence besides the lease, like unpaid bills or messages?
I have a witness that was my power of attorney while i was away. He was supposed to collect the rent from my tenant. He will testify
What is the total amount of unpaid rent? In New York, Civil Court handles cases up to $*,*.
- Civil Court of the City of New York: * Centre St, New York, NY *, (*) *-*
*,*
What is the duration of the lease and how many months of rent are unpaid? In New York, you can sue for unpaid rent in Civil Court.
- Civil Court of the City of New York: * Centre St, New York, NY *, (*) *-*
*
What was the monthly rent according to the lease agreement?
*
What is the name of the person you are suing and do you have their current contact information? In New York, you need to serve the defendant with a summons and complaint.
yes Fernando Sarralha * Grand St Apt * New York, NY *
What is the nature of the relationship between you and the person you are suing?
we were friends
What is the current status of your friendship with Fernando Sarralha?
we no longer speak
What steps have you taken so far to recover the unpaid rent from Fernando Sarralha?
I have attempted to ask for it back but he just ignores me
What is the date when the lease agreement was signed and when did Fernando Sarralha stop paying rent?
*/*/* he paid one month
What was the duration of the lease agreement that Fernando Sarralha signed?
two years
What actions have you taken so far to evict Fernando Sarralha from your apartment?
he has left
What steps have you taken to recover your property and belongings that were sold by Fernando Sarralha?
there is no way to get it back
Have you reported the sale of your belongings to the police? In New York, selling someone else's property without consent is considered theft.
no
Why haven't you reported the sale of your belongings to the police?
TRY ME!
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