Need Some Advice

[Perlmudder]

So last summer I signed a one year lease for a place in Guelph. At the end of the first semester I graduated and sublet it to a friend of friend. The cost was 450 a month but I dropped it to 400. My bestfriend, the guy I was subletting to and myself were sating in the bedroom chatting about the place, and I told him that I was pretty sure last month was covered by the guy before me. The deal was that if it happened that last month was covered, he would give me $150 dollars back for the amount I was short when I cut the rent to get rid of the place, if it was not covered we would call it even. So I sent the guy a text message the other day asking if last month was covered, he said yes it was. I sent him a message back saying great can I get the 150 bucks. He said he has no recollection of ever agreeing to that or for that matter even talking about that. My friend remembers the conversation and how I had to explain it to him a number of times how it would work.

So my question is, do I just drop it and forget the $150 or what?

[Buoy]

Josh, I know you're a young guy, and $150 can mean alot to you right now.
Trust me, it really isn't.
I'd chalk it up as a lesson learned on the people I choose as friends, and those that I get involved with in business transactions.
It cost me thousands more to learn these lessons.
I only hope that one day I quit learning lessons, but it seems everytime you turn around there is someone else reaching into your pocket, or attacking your character. Character goes a long way in my book, not in what you've done, but in how you handle and carry yourself.
I'd put a little pressure on him, but not so much that it becomes your life work over $150.

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[phragle]

So you have a ratio of dollars vs. hassle. which is going to cost you more?

[Perlmudder]

Well it's not like the money would be going in my pocket anyways, I would be giving it to my parents as they were the ones that put it out. As is always said, I should have had a contract, but hindsight is 20/20.

[MacGyver]

Josh, if it's not in writing, he's unlikely to ever remember that conservation. You can keep reminding him, but I doubt he'll pay up.

[Trim'd Up]

For $150 it's not worth the trouble. Let it go.

[mosi]

Ice pick the sidewalls of his tires and call it even.

[bulletbob]

For $150 it's not worth the trouble. Let it go.

It only cost your parents $150 to find out the guys a Chit! Thats cheap. Forgive but don't forget. For $150 I woulld find another person to call your friend. Cheap lesson, but don't forget.

[RichL]

I absolutely agree with Phragle and MacGuyver. Just let it go and chalk it up to a learning experience.

[DAREDEVIL]

I absolutely agree with Phragle and MacGuyver. Just let it go and chalk it up to a learning experience.

Just wipp his A$$ for 150 !!!!!!

[Bobcat]

Ice pick the sidewalls of his tires and call it even.

I just sent you 150 bucks and i don't even know you!

[DAREDEVIL]

I just sent you 150 bucks and i don't even know you!

Where is mine ?????????