best course of legal action

[captZEEbo]

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if we get him to sign saying he owes us (he is dumb) is that binding

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He's not the one who let someone move in without a written agreement, is he? Is he really the dumb one here?

[/ QUOTE ]I don't think I'd necessarily need a written contract for a friend of a friend. I'd be in OP's shoes being trustworthy that a friend of a friend won't just screw you over.