OK: This person that I have known for probably over a year is going through a divorce right now. He's talked about it for a couple of months now, and it appears as if the wife is trying to take him for everything. He's got the house, and she's not living with him. Now, I'm not that familiar with the ins-and-outs of divorce, but apparently she's trying to 'legally' go through the house and take everything that is 'hers' with her, without him being there. Here's where I come in. He asked me a favor today. He asked if I would use my information to lease a storage unit at a complex so that he can put all of his shit into it before this happens. The advantage for him is that I'm not one of his close friends, nor am I someone that his 'future ex' knows. In essence, his wife wouldn't have any idea where his stuff is, therefore, she can't claim it as her own. So, here's the deal: He gives me the cash for two months' rent on this storage facility, and I go in there and rent it out (apparently the only personal info they ask for is a driver's license). After that, he would pay rent with money orders (by mail). Now, I've never rented a storage unit before, but he tells me that the only liability I would face if he failed to pay the rent would be the forfeit of anything stored in the unit - something he's not interested in losing. Now, I've thought it through, and I can't think of anything wrong with this idea... Does anyone have anything to comment? Could I be brought into his whole legal affair if she finds out and claims that he's hoarding her stuff? And, I really don't think he's going to be using the space to stash immigrants or stockpile pharmaceuticals, so what's the harm..? Should there be any cause for concern on my part and just back out? I know I can't think of any, but if anyone else has any insight...
I take it you would be liable in a scenario where he stored a prohibited item according to the rental agreement. For example he stores a can of gasoline and the room fills with fumes.... spark... fire...you get the scenario. But really the odds are not that great. ...Or he stored her body in a 55 gal drum. :shock:
Do not lend your information, to anyone. Co-Signing is basically what you are doing, except the other party is not liable since it is YOUR info. BAD BAD BAD ABD idea, Lomo.
Do not lend your information, to anyone. Co-Signing is basically what you are doing, except the other party is not liable since it is YOUR info. BAD BAD BAD Bad idea, Lomo.
