Thinking I may just go this route. I didn't have to hold it. Called the local law enforcement agency to ask what should I do. They said let him take me to small claims court lol

 

Been in this exact situation with a $500 motorcycle that had a title. Although the guy fell off the face of the earth and showed up like 8mo later to pay the remainder and pick up the bike

I ended up keeping the bike and reselling it to a guy who picked it up that day.

I was told by a paralegal that after 30 days, I can do as I want with his money. Without a contract, or a signature on anything there is very difficult road ahead of him to prove that he gave you money.

I am not saying its right, and I am not saying you should rip the guy off, but I am saying the law of possession seems to be on your side.

If it were me, I would resell the car, and give the guy his money (eventually what I ended up doing) or scrap it and give him scrap value back (you keep the $500) or be a totally legal and pompous *** and tell him to pound sand, resell car and make double.

100% up to you. Only thing going here is the honor system. If he knows where you live, I would give him the money back just for the peace of mind about sleeping at night.

 

I'd give him a $100 and tell him to go away... (And that's being generous) Then scrap the car. If he wants more, tell him to sue you for it. He made a deal and should be an adult and hold up his end.

 

Exactly my point.

 

Keep the $500 and tell him the car is his. Put the signed title in the glovebox and wheel the thing curbside.

 

😂 lmao

 

That's not fair to OP. He held up his end and the guy is screwing him over. He's not being an *** for acting within the law.

My opinion- do whatever will let you sleep at night. If you're going to feel bad (bad not guilty because you did nothing illegal) about your choice, maybe you shouldn't choose it.

 

True. I could have been sold it lol