Hi, I am new here, but not new to D.R.! Have a problem!

energyrater

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I am USA citizen and have spent much time in D.R. On my last visit a few years ago I had a problem with a landlord in who tried to scam me out of another month's rent ($800) even though I was paid up and left within my time of rental. He told me that he had filed and won a suit against me and I would be arrested and have to pay ($2000+) if I tried to re-enter the country. There was no way for me to know the court date or time or location to defend myself. I want to think he is making this up, but not so sure. I need to visit Santo Domingo and am concerned. IS there a way to find out, using my passport number or name to see if there are any charges against me before I arrive?
 

DRob

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Welcome to DR1!

There is a "Legal" forum on here, moderated by some very fine Dominican attorneys. I would encourage you to have a quick chat with them and see what they come up with.

Odds are good the guy is just bluffing, and you are free to travel, but I would encourage you to do the call just to have peace of mind.

Either way, good luck.
 

Riva_31

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I am USA citizen and have spent much time in D.R. On my last visit a few years ago I had a problem with a landlord in who tried to scam me out of another month's rent ($800) even though I was paid up and left within my time of rental. He told me that he had filed and won a suit against me and I would be arrested and have to pay ($2000+) if I tried to re-enter the country. There was no way for me to know the court date or time or location to defend myself. I want to think he is making this up, but not so sure. I need to visit Santo Domingo and am concerned. IS there a way to find out, using my passport number or name to see if there are any charges against me before I arrive?

Yes, If you have some friends here with your personal information and a lawer can ask at inmigration if you have a file with a note. About the suit if he knew how to find you you should receive some notifications about the process and you never did, so I think he is blofing.
 

Matilda

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It is most unlikely that he did file a suit, but you could ask someone to get you a good conduct police certificate to confirm it. You can order this online if you have a cedula but if not it would have to be done at a fiscal's office.

Matilda
 

RDKNIGHT

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Bro don't worry that is total BS ... he is bluffing....he did sh$$ there is no way he is going to spend the money on that process,,, plus you did nothing wrong,.... total BS .. enter and enjoy
 

energyrater

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Welcome to DR1!

There is a "Legal" forum on here, moderated by some very fine Dominican attorneys. I would encourage you to have a quick chat with them and see what they come up with.

Odds are good the guy is just bluffing, and you are free to travel, but I would encourage you to do the call just to have peace of mind.

Either way, good luck.

Thank you for your reply. I really appreciate it!
 

energyrater

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I am the poster of this message

Again, thank you everyone for your assistance. I look forward to hearing from legal. This has been a thorn in my side for some time. My Dominican wife is in the country now and can confirm everything I said is true, as she was there when it happened. She can visit with legal and explain and give the necessary information.

This site has been a tremendous help!

Awaiting legal's responses!
 

RDKNIGHT

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Again, thank you everyone for your assistance. I look forward to hearing from legal. This has been a thorn in my side for some time. My Dominican wife is in the country now and can confirm everything I said is true, as she was there when it happened. She can visit with legal and explain and give the necessary information.

This site has been a tremendous help!

Awaiting legal's responses!

Bro your worrying to much the dude did nothing ... accept trying to extort money from you dont even think about it enjoy your stay.