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SI’m in a situation where I might be required to loan about 15L to a friend (free of interest). He’s also in the process of selling one of his houses which will be complete in the coming 6 months.
Is there any legally valid documents that we can both sign so that I can loan him the amount with a stipulation that he returns the amount to me soon as his house sale is complete?
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BThis OP. He is going to sell house. Anyhow he will get money. Only lend someone if you can afford to loose money
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SMy friend is selling the house not me lol.
I know and understand very well the saying “Only lend money you’re prepared to lose”, I’m still in the contemplating stage of lending and want to understand what legal avenues are available to me
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Pwhat if he decides to cancel the house sale or does something wrong and other party files case on him then ur money stuck. tell him to go to bank or some other friend/relative.
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SPerfectly reasonable option yes. I haven’t decided yet to lend him the money, I’m just trying see what legal avenues are available to me.
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Pid still recommend not doing it. See if he sees this as you betraying your friendship with him then he was not a friend worth having in the first place. If he is ok with it then all good. Just tell him it’s your policy to not lend money to anyone no matter the amount. You have everything to lose and nothing to gain from this. Also even if it all goes well till the end it is an unnecessary headache for you till its over.
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PEven if you get an agreement that he will pay u back or smthing nothing is stopping him from fleeing the country after getting the money and then there will be no way for you to recover the money despite you being right and him being wrong.
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PTell him to go to bank and if he says bank is not giving money or smthing then if a bank cant trust to give him money then how can you? interest on money for 6 months wont be such a big amount and whatever he needs money for should be able to wait for 6 months until he sells the house. If he is in such an urgent need of money he can sell the house at a little less price than market value and get it done quickly. Actually selling the house after finding a buyer doesnt take more than 2 wks.
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STake the property papers, make a legal document. Incase he doesn’t sell the house or return your money, you will get the property. NAL
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SYou have to make a loan agreement. Mention the collateral cause etc. what happens when your friend defaults. Total period for loan, how often he/she will make payments. Everything should be documented. Meet a lawyer and discuss property. Also check the value and authenticity of the house before giving the amount.
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U15 L will go down the drain. your friend will declare bankruptcy. you miss an EMI, loan sharks will catch your neck.
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**Here’s what you need to do to make sure you’re legally covered:**
1. **Loan Agreement**:
This is the core document you need. You and your friend should sign a **loan agreement** that clearly lays out the terms of the loan. This agreement should include:
– **Loan amount**: 15L in your case.
– **Repayment terms**: The exact date or event that triggers repayment (i.e., when the house is sold).
– **No interest**: If you’re doing it interest-free, clearly state that there’s no interest.
– **Repayment method**: How and in what form the loan will be paid back (e.g., bank transfer, cheque).
– **Consequences for default**: What happens if your friend doesn’t pay you back when the house is sold, or if he delays it.2. **Promissory Note**:
A **promissory note** is a written promise by your friend to pay you back the 15L on the agreed date or under the agreed conditions. This should be signed and dated by both of you. It’s not as detailed as a loan agreement, but it serves as proof of the loan.3. **Witnesses**:
Get a couple of witnesses to sign the documents, especially the loan agreement. If things go south, having witnesses can be helpful to prove that both of you were in agreement.4. **Collateral (Optional)**:
Since your friend is selling his house, it might be worth asking for some collateral. This isn’t mandatory, but if you’re worried about repayment, you can put a lien on the property or ask for a guarantee related to the house sale. This is something you’d need a lawyer to help you with, as it can be tricky to do legally.5. **Notarization**:
Get the loan agreement notarized. While not strictly necessary, it adds an extra layer of credibility to the document and ensures that it holds up better in court if things get messy.6. **Document Everything**:
Keep a record of all communication. If your friend promises to pay by a certain date or gives you updates on the house sale, get it in writing – email or text works fine. If you need to take legal action later, this can serve as evidence that your friend acknowledged the loan and the repayment terms.7. **Legal Help**:
If you’re serious about protecting yourself, it’s always best to have a lawyer draft the agreement. They’ll make sure everything is airtight and that you’re covered legally. They can also help you if things go wrong, and you need to enforce the agreement.You need a **loan agreement** and a **promissory note** at the minimum. Make sure everything is clear, put in writing, and signed. If you’re worried about repayment, get some legal advice on securing the loan, and don’t just rely on trust – because trust doesn’t pay the bills. Keep everything documented, and you’ll be in a much better position if your friend pulls a Houdini and disappears with your cash.
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KA promissory note with a cheque for the amount they owe you. Legalize the document with Gazetted officer.
If they don’t honor down the line, you can go to court and usually in 5 years court will award you the money. In addition you can file a criminal case for cheque fraud.
Since your friend has assets, these will help you recover your loan.
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SOkay here goes:
1. Avoid lending money in the first place. But if it is unavoidable then do the following.
2. Make a registered agreement. Pay the appropriate stamp duty. Do not get it written on plain paper which later your friend might refute as being a forged document.
3. Also speak to a CA as to what it might do for you in terms of your taxes, will you show it in your accounts as a loan or expense and more importantly when the money is eventually returned what kind of taxes you might be liable to pay.
4. For your own good, do not do this in black. Make it completely white money and transfer either by cheque or NEFT with the instructions as loan or whatever your CA advises you.
5. If he is a “good” friend he will understand the precautions you are taking and NOT get offended. But if your friend gets offended by the measures taken then you might as well back out from this. Will only cause trouble in the future.
6. Since it’s an interest free loan your friend can take the burden of the eventual taxes and expenses incurred such as registration fees etc.
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