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Housemates owe me money
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My housemates owe me over £90 between them and despite asking nicely for it I haven't been given it. I really need the cash now and don't know what to do.
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Otherwise get a bit more stroppy I guess, do they have internet banking?Offer to take it by Cheque, BACS, cash any method really.
Just say: "Hi, do you remember that money you owe me? I hate to be annoying but I've run into some debt and need it now, I have asked you before and you were getting it together for me so if you could hand it over / write a cheque that would be fantastic - otherwise I will pawn your stuff, asshole" (ok, omit the last bit ).
Best of luck, I had a cunning plan that didn't work - but would have if properly implemented. I simply asked one of my female friends who doesn't tiptoe about to ask for it back. They all said 'yes' but then didn't give it to me!
My housemates in 2nd year often got a bit funny when it came to money owed to me or the other housemate, but as soon as they were confronted on their own, they gave it to us.
That said, I do have a tendancy to be a bit scary...when shall I come round?
Oh no hang on, you wouldnt be able to read it.
Ok got it, post it note, on nose, write Pay me my money back backwards, so it can be read easily in a mirror.
Oh and JsT...pay your debts young man!
Have now. When they actually finally approached me reasonably
i.e. with a shotgun
I agree. Leaving random notes is not a good way to go about things.
You need to ask them about the money in person and if they say 'can't do it now' ask why and when you'll get it and let them know if the amount of time they give to get it back is reasonable or not.
You need to be firm but not bitchy.
if they still dont give it you, just say to them that that will be the last time you lend them money if they cant respect you enough to give it back