QUESTION
Is it technically illegal for me to not sign a check made out to me?
Asked on Dec 09th, 2020 on General Practice - Colorado
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My two roommates and I received a deposit refund check when we moved out of our last apartment. One of my former roommate and I refuse to sign it so the third person can't access the money. I realize it's petty, but he's a terrible human being. Am I technically doing anything illegal? I'm not in possession of the money.
1 ANSWER
Illegal as in criminal? Probably not. However, your ex-roommate would probably have a good civil suit against you to either compel you to sign or pay him his 1/3 share.
Answered on Dec 10th, 2020 at 10:53 AM