Question regarding text message 'contracts'

[skudr248]

Situation dealt with, please close.

[ken0042]

I would say from a layman's perspective he has proof of a verbal agreement.

[Maritime Q-Scout]

Interesting, I would say from a laymen's perspective that there was discussion of forming a contract but one was never made.

Essentially, your best bet would be to talk directly to a lawyer and show them the text messages.

[You Need a Thneed]

He may have proof of an agreement, but without you even knowing about a price, what he going to enforce? Maybe you thought you were moving in for free.

[ken0042]

I guess we would need clarification on the *Never even discussed terms of payment, nor timeline of how long I would stay*

Was price discussed, or are we talking about if you would pay cash or cheque?

[undercoverbrother]

Can't you get a new cell number?

[skudr248]

n/a

[skudr248]

n/a

[Jimmy Stang]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

Can't you get a new cell number?

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by skudr248

Price was 'discussed' i guess, as it was already in his initial ad as well. Never once did we talk about timeline, how I would pay etc., just said okay I will give you a down deposit and first month's rent when I pick up the keys and measure out the room to see what I could fit - never did

Sounds like you made a bit of a commitment, he can probably argue that he took the room off of the market because of your commitment.

I don't know, maybe one of the uber lawyers know better.

I think in the States a text or email like yours is classified as a intent to contract.

[mustache ride]

So you did see the place right? I guess if you can live with yourself then hiding from him until he goes away is the cheapest move. But you realize you did screw him over right? He could have had the place rented to someone else but you still confirmed you were moving in a week before the end of the month. The honorable thing would be to give him the money he is out whether that be a half or a full months rent. Also his fault for not getting a deposit, a mistake he probably wont make again.
How does not discussing terms of payment make you feel better? Not being sarcastic just wondering if there is a reason you feel this way.

[To Be Quite Honest]

Tell him why you wouldn't move in. "After further investigation I found out about the sheep in the basement" or whatever it is and tell him not to contact you anymore. You can then block his number. I never take a room for rent off until I get a Damage Deposit.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by mustache ride

So you did see the place right? I guess if you can live with yourself then hiding from him until he goes away is the cheapest move. But you realize you did screw him over right? He could have had the place rented to someone else but you still confirmed you were moving in a week before the end of the month. The honorable thing would be to give him the money he is out whether that be a half or a full months rent. Also his fault for not getting a deposit, a mistake he probably wont make again.
How does not discussing terms of payment make you feel better? Not being sarcastic just wondering if there is a reason you feel this way.

Kijiji Rule, it is the in thing.

[skudr248]

Do feel like a dick in the situation, I'm just going to pay him, don't need extra crap on my mind.

[CaptainCrunch]

Probably a good idea, the last thing you want to have happen is you wake up in a deep pit and hear a voice telling you to rub the lotion in its skin or else it gets the hose again.

[skudr248]

Amen