INDIAN 741 Supercharged...See you in 2011

[charlie101]

WOW, this is serious sh*t. A middleman and a lawyer is the thing I would recommend. A middleman so you don't do anything foolish, and a lawyer so you don't do anything foolish. Sleep on it and talk about it to as many intelligent people as possible. Time will quench the rage and produce some productive thinking. There's some scenarios in this society that almost leaves one unprotected. Least civil  law protected scenario for the complainant, and second worst to be robbed by banks and government, is to be robbed by next of kin or the landlord. An hour with a lawyer can get you a long way.

[SabreTooth]

Holy smoke Lars, words can barely describe such utter madness... There are indeed some unscrupulous MF'ers in this world.

Firstly, secure what belongings you do have and catalog any damage with photos and witnesses.
Secondly, review your lease / rental agreements with a lawyer, "Mieterbund / Mieterverein" or Danish equivalent thereof. (I had a similar, though less destructive issue with a dodgy landlord that decided to keep my 3 month damage deposit...and did so to everyone as I found out later. The local German Mieterbund, with whom I had a membership, got me my deposit refunded in full. It took many months)
Thirdly, bikers don't let bikers get screwed. Do you have any full patch, two-wheeled, bad MF'ing friends? (I'm only half joking...probably a bad idea but they might be great "middlemen")
Fourthly, counter-sue the SOB for property theft and property damage and look for an out of court settlement of "you give me my property back and I'll drop the suit" (no, I'm not a lawyer, just an idea).

Lastly, start applying for a green card for the USA or permanent residence for Canada...

Jeez, what on earth got into your landlord's head whilst you were away?

Lars, I'm truly sorry to hear this devastating news. I wish you good luck with sorting it out. Man, I feel for you.

Best regards,


Jim

[wobblywalrus]

Lars, these previous posts are good advice.  Interview people, photograph, and document everything.  Contact a lawyer for counsel.  Do not do anything dumb you will regret later.

[WhizzbangK.C.]

Holy Jeebus, that sux big time. I am glad to hear that you are at least physically OK though, I really was starting to worry.

It always amazes me how much people with no morals can get away with. A normal person would think that he'd be facing grand theft charges for taking your property, instead you're the one that has to fork out money and time to prove your side of the case to recover your property.

I agree with the previous posts on documenting everything. Fortunately you do have photographic evidence of the condition of the bikes prior to his interference, posted on various web sites, so that should be helpful. If I'm not mistaken you also have pictures before and after of the shop when you took it over and the "damage" that you did to it in the way of upgrades. All that should help to make your case. None of it changes the fact that you shouldn't even be dealing with it to begin with.

Does Denmark law recognize emotional distress as something that you could be compensated for, along with the material and monetary losses? I also agree with the previous posts that you need to counter-sue for everything you can possibly think of, even if some of it is completely implausible, just to push him as hard as possible to a resolution. Maybe if it has to fully run it's course you can end up owning the shop when it's all found in your favor!

Don't fret too hard, things have a way of working out, and it will all get better in the long run. Just keep planning for next year's racing to put you in your happy place. Chin up as the Brits would say.

[Unkl Ian]

How far behind does he allege you were on your rent ?

Research local laws, there is generally a legal procedure for eviction.
Written notice, bla bla bla.

These Gestapo tactics don't sound legal.

[saltwheels262]

sorry to hear about this bullshiz issue.

maybe its time to bust a move.
to the land of opportunity ; the land of enchantment.

if I can help, I will.

franey

[beerbellykelly]

LARS- wishing you the best from your friends in england-very sano advices from friends above-especially the documentation part of things-it,s your friends who will get you through this-it sounds like at least you will get your stuff back eventually.
visions of a greasy salt cracker tee shirt tied round this rats neck are to avoided.
chin up mucka!
p.j.

[Nortonist 592]

Any news Lars?  Have you managed to get this unbelievable mess sorted?

[MattGuzzetta]

Anyone heard about Lars?  It has been too long with no news.   I got a chance to see Lars and his well done bike last year and was bummed to hear about his landlord difficulties, not a good thing. 
Hope that things are going better for him.

Matt Guzzetta

[ironwigwam]

Land Speed Larry is around and about in Denmark, old friend circle only sees him ln a glimpse which is nothing unususal for Lars. I am sure he's OK so far as the Indian guru's om Denmark are a covert breed to start with.
   Ironwigwam

[saltwheels262]

his friend , moen , from over there, says also that lars does drop out of sight here and there.

he has not heard from him for some time now.

franey

[Nortonist 592]

I just had an e-mail from Lars.  He's alive and well.  He's been working non stop on a Danish TV project which is the reason for his disappearance.  He also got the workshop mess sorted and is (today) moving into a new workshop which he describes as a dream.  I asked him to post here.  Hope he does.

[Glen]

Be great to hear from him again.

[55chevr]

N/592 - Glen ... Good deal ... glad is ok


Joe

[salt27]

Bill [nortonist592] and Lars at Speedweek.
I don't recall who the tall guy is, anybody?