Restaurant Equipment stolen - Landlord Forum thread 356200

Restaurant Equipment stolen by Debby (Virginia) on February 17, 2018 @09:53

Leased a turnkey restaurant. Less than a year had to issue eviction papers for non payment of rent. They left on a Sunday taking everything that was in the building. All tables, chairs, booths, stove, grill, freezers, slicer, fridges and everything small too such as pots and pans.
They claim they purchased it from the previous tenant....she claims she purchased it from previous tenant. Took all three to court. Only two could be found and served. They had a made up bill of sale. The judge ruled in their favor stating they had bought it all in good faith.

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Re: Restaurant Equipment stolen by Garry (Iowa) on February 17, 2018 @12:35	[ Reply ]

Is there a question here? I'm sorry that you lost your case. It shows that as plaintiffs, we must be able to prove your cases. The next time you rent the restaurant out, be sure to take pics of everything you own, and have docs as to all your purchases. And have it written in the new lease agreement as to what stays in the place if someone leaves. Also remember, if you own a piece of equipment, and it breaks down thru normal use, you may have to buy a new piece of equipment at your expense.

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Re: Restaurant Equipment stolen by Anonymous on February 17, 2018 @15:52	[ Reply ]

Every story goes something like this - There is one side, there is the other side, and the truth lies somewhere in between. There are definitely things you've eliminated from your narrative if we're to believe that the judge ruled in favor of liars with fake invoices. Did you file a police report? Did you hire a lawyer?

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