Check did not clear

[jpp]

Been in business since 98 and this is the first time I have ever had a check not clear. Called the property owner on Tuesday twice and was not in. Called this morning at 8:45 and went to voicemail.So I left a message. No call back from them.

I think I am going to the bank in the am and see if funds are in the account and cash it. But since I don't have an account there it will cost me 6 bucks to cash it. Who else has done this without talking to them first?


Thanks,

JP

[shane mapes]

when i have a new customer that seems odd i will take the check to their bank i have never been charged a fee for this service

[jpp]

It is a small time property management company and this is the first time I have ever had an issue with them.

[carcrz]

go to their bank. Let them know the situation & they will cash it for free.

[jpp]

I called their bank and they told me that it would cost 6 bucks to cash it if I do not have an account there. I am going in to the bank on Thurs and talk to a manager.

JP

[P.Services]

man its six bucks for the peace of mind. just go do it. i did today cost me five bucks.

[jpp]

Not to mention the money for the bounce check too. But on the message I said I would be sending an invoice for that too.

[DBL]

send them an updated invoice tomorrow with the bounce check charge so it will show the check bounced and the new price in case you have to go to court

[HOOLIE]

With most banks you can just call the bank and they have a check verification number...either automated or sometimes there's a live person (not often) Saves a trip to the bank.

You don't see bounced checks much anymore...the banks all figured out it's better to let the check clear and nail the check writer with a NSF fee...this check not clearing would seem to indicate they had nowhere close to the funds available in their account.

[vntgrcr]

Here is an old trick I was taught from a slum lord. Sometimes a bank will tell you how much the acct. is short of cashing the check. If it is a good size check it is worth depositing the short amount by writing a check and depositing in their acct, now there is enough money to cover your check! There are no regulations saying who can or can't deposit money in a account. Obviously, the amounts would dictate whether it would be worth doing, but if I had a big check and the account was short just a small amount, I would rather be out the small percentage than the whole amount. Just a thought.