So about a year ago, my mum bought me a motorhome. I paid her back, but the title stayed in the previous owner’s name. Neither of us registered it. Now, here’s the kicker: she sold it without telling me. I don’t have the motorhome or the money. I’ve got texts from her admitting she sold it without my knowledge and confirming the amount I paid her. I’m wondering if this counts as theft or something else?
Oof, that’s rough. Did she say why she sold it without asking you first?
Rory said:
Oof, that’s rough. Did she say why she sold it without asking you first?
Yeah, she said it was because I was going to sell it instead of giving it to her friend. Still feels shady though.
Rory said:
Oof, that’s rough. Did she say why she sold it without asking you first?
Wait, so she sold it to her friend or someone else?
Rory said:
Oof, that’s rough. Did she say why she sold it without asking you first?
Wait, so she sold it to her friend or someone else?
Not sure, honestly. She didn’t tell me who she sold it to. Just that it’s gone.
Rory said:
Oof, that’s rough. Did she say why she sold it without asking you first?
Wait, so she sold it to her friend or someone else?
Ugh, that makes it even worse. I’d definitely look into the legal side of this.
Since the title wasn’t in your name, it might get tricky. Have you talked to a lawyer yet?
Harlow said:
Since the title wasn’t in your name, it might get tricky. Have you talked to a lawyer yet?
Not yet. Was hoping to figure out if this counts as theft first before spending on legal advice.
Harlow said:
Since the title wasn’t in your name, it might get tricky. Have you talked to a lawyer yet?
IDK if it’s theft exactly, but it feels like she broke some kind of trust or agreement.
Just curious, did the texts mention the motorhome specifically or just the money you paid her?
Ming said:
Just curious, did the texts mention the motorhome specifically or just the money you paid her?
Both! She mentioned the amount I paid and also that she sold the motorhome without telling me.
Ming said:
Just curious, did the texts mention the motorhome specifically or just the money you paid her?
Oh, that’s good evidence then. Might help if you go the legal route.
Wait, when you say the title stayed in the previous owner’s name, does that mean no one had legal ownership?
Val said:
Wait, when you say the title stayed in the previous owner’s name, does that mean no one had legal ownership?
Pretty much. We never registered it, so it stayed under the old owner’s name.
Val said:
Wait, when you say the title stayed in the previous owner’s name, does that mean no one had legal ownership?
Yikes. That might complicate things legally. The previous owner might still technically own it on paper.
So frustrating. Even if it’s not theft, it sounds like a betrayal. What’s your next move?
Grayson said:
So frustrating. Even if it’s not theft, it sounds like a betrayal. What’s your next move?
Probably talking to a lawyer. Just trying to understand my options before I do.
Grayson said:
So frustrating. Even if it’s not theft, it sounds like a betrayal. What’s your next move?
Good call. Maybe even a free consultation first to see if it’s worth pursuing.