Does a veral agreement hold up in court of law?

Question

landlord agreed to leave utilities in his name until the pool which is green cleared up...he shut them off out of spite

Answer 1

NO, only written agreements

Answer 2

ALWAYS get everything in writing. It's your word against his...I think you're out of luck.

Answer 3

No.  While the agreement itself is technically binding, you have no way of proving that any such agreement was ever made.  It will be your word against the other party's.  Why would you think a judge would believe you over the other party with no proof of the agreement ?

Answer 4

From what I have seen on T.V., no the judge usually wants something in writing or an alibi from a witness, whether the witness is there or gives a written statement. But then again, this is T.V.

Answer 5

No. It is he said, she said and neither one of you can prove to the arrangement. you got screwed

Answer 6

It does in some, but not real estate.   Verbal agreements can not even be brought into question, only written contracts and state laws.

Answer 7

Anything to do with property has to be in writing.

Other than that, verbal agreements should hold as long as you can prove that both parties agreed.

If I were you, I would hold rent and see what he does - it would cost a fortune for him to go to a lawyer!  but that can get you into other trouble, so maybe not a good idea.