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My brother's boat has just been sold on eBay without his permission

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  • My brother's boat has just been sold on eBay without his permission

    Please can someone give me some help?
    i rented some land & stables & was told to leave within a month although I have a contract which states I should have 3 months notice. I moved as much of my stuff & all my animals, but didn't manage to move it all. I informed the owner that my brothers boat would be picked up 3 days later. The landlord changed the locks, put chains on the gates to deny me access.
    I wrote 4 times to give days & times that the boat could be moved & she then came up with a bill for removal of rubbish. I was told that unless I paid her some money, she would not let me pick up the boat. Then she charged me rent for the boat being on her land. She has now given me a ridiculous bill for £5,000 for 3 years of storage of the boat. I owe her no money for rent or electricity & I can't get the boat because she won't let me.
    The boat has just been sold on eBay by her & the Police say they will do nothing because it's a civil matter. I have an appointment booked to see a solicitor, but couldn't see anyone until next Tuesday, by which time, someone will have taken it away.
    What can I do? Please someone help me.
    Thank you.
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  • #2
    Re: My brother's boat has just been sold on eBay without his permission

    Hi and welcome
    When do you anticipate the purchaser will attempt to collect the boat.

    Steps you can take:
    1) try and contact the purchaser via eBay warning them that the seller does not own the boat
    2) apply to the courts for an interim order preventing disposal of the boat by the landlord.
    3) you can file & serve the papers on Tuesday for the order to be issued on Friday ( https://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/pr...t25/pd_part25a)
    4) warn the landlord that he is in breach of Torts (interference of Goods) act 1977 and that civil action will be taken to recover the boat if he proceeds with the sale

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    • #3
      Re: My brother's boat has just been sold on eBay without his permission

      Thank you so much for your advice. I have emailed the landlord to warn her of torts & I will speak with my solicitor about filing the papers you suggested.
      I am feeling a little more calm, having read your response, so I would like to thank you again.
      xXx

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      • #4
        Re: My brother's boat has just been sold on eBay without his permission

        Others might come with further suggestions, but as it is bank holiday............
        Nevertheless could you please keep us informed as the situation develops as it might help others in a similar situation/

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        • #5
          Re: My brother's boat has just been sold on eBay without his permission

          Of course I will. If I can help support anyone in any way I can, then I am more than happy to share anything I can. Thank you again. x

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          • #6
            Re: My brother's boat has just been sold on eBay without his permission

            I would stress the importance of notifying the ebay buyer as soon as possible. The ebay buyer will have full ownership and title to the goods if they were not aware that the boat was owned by someone else. If they are put on notice that the landlord did not have permission to sell the boat then they would have no right to own the it and you could recover the boat from the buyer and join as part of the claim for damages.

            In the meantime I am sure your solicitor will do the rest.
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