I loaned a relative a large sum of money a few years ago and they agreed to pay be back my a certain date.
Said date is looming and I'd like my money back.
We're not on speaking terms which is very convenient for them!
AIBU to relative them to small claims court if they fail to pay me back by said date?
As mentioned, it was a large sum of money and given the pandemic, I recognise it may not be possible to pay it all back at once.
However, I think regular monthly payments (as opposed to nothing) is completely fair. I plan to notify them of my intention to take them to SCC if no repayment schedule is agreed.
To add: relative has a terrible habit of borrowing money from relatives and I should never have loaned them money in the first place. However, I was manipulated by them and couldn't see it at the time sadly.
They relative owns a property which can (and should) be sold to clear their debts.
Has anyone been in this situation before? Were you able to get your money back?
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AIBU?
For threatening to take a relative to small claims court over unpaid debt?
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cantpaytakeitaway · 20/03/2021 18:49
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Am I being unreasonable?
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