Rent Check Question

[MithShrike]

I dropped my check off for rent on the 1st of this month and today I get a notice that I have nonsufficient funds. It has been nearly two weeks since I dropped the check off. Now I had plenty of money for rent at the time I left the check. On Tuesday I went grocery shopping thinking that my rent had already gone through. What recourse do I have? I am of course scrambling to get enough money so I can pay this but afterward, would I be able to take the management company to court? The management company has given me until 5 p.m. tomorrow.

 

[HonkeyDonk]

not worth the hassle to take them to court.

Just find the necessary funds to pay off this month's rent and be more careful as to what's "pending" in your checking account.

 

[jonnyGURU]

So you don't balance your checkbook?

You write a check for rent and assume it clears so use an ATM for groceries? I guess you know you're out of money if the ATM card is declined?

Is that right?

If so, talk about living paycheck to paycheck.

 

[Sphexi]

Checks can sometimes take up to 14 days to clear. My landlady does the same thing sometimes, deposits it a day or two later, or for whatever reason it takes a full two weeks, but if I don't pay attention I get all surprised when on the 20th of the month my account drops a few hundred bucks lol...then after the heart-attack is over I remember it was for rent.

 

[emmpee]

Exactly why do you think you have any case against the management company?

 

[Landroval]

Originally posted by: emmpee
Exactly why do you think you have any case against the management company?

They could hold it for months and it would still be your fault.

 

[dullard]

You = used more money than you had.

You = screwed no matter what order you did that.

 

[gooseman]

How about if you grow up and take a little responsibility and balance your damn checking account instead of thinking the bank is going to do it for you..

And btw, I think you should definately take them to court, just make sure you have enough money in your account to pay for it.

 

[DaveSimmons]

would I be able to take the management company to court?

Not a chance, this is 100% your fault.

Your Heatware shows you're responsible in trading, sounds like it's time for you to start learning to be as responsible with your finances. You need to know what your bank balance is before you spend money, and not from an ATM slip that could be missing multiple uncashed checks.

If you're that short on cash, you also need to cut back on expenses. Ramen is tasty in small doses. Get some frozen veggies (corn is good) to mix in to make it more healthy.