I saw a property a couple of times through an agent. Many other agents also contacted me for the same property. However, I noticed the owner had advertised it directly, so I reached out and bought the flat. The agent who showed me the property later found out I bought it, and started calling me constantly. He took the owner to the police station and forced him to pay half the brokerage fee. He then used the owner’s phone to call me and give the number to the police officer. The officer summoned me to the station and demanded the remaining half. I explained I bought the flat directly, but he threatened me with losing my job and even jail time. He also threatened to come to my company and arrest me in front of everyone. I was forced to pay the amount and leave the station. The agent later told me he’d have to give the officer a cut of the fee. What should I do?

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Law Forum › Category: Property › I saw a property a couple of times through an agent. Many other agents also contacted me for the same property. However, I noticed the owner had advertised it directly, so I reached out and bought the flat. The agent who showed me the property later found out I bought it, and started calling me constantly. He took the owner to the police station and forced him to pay half the brokerage fee. He then used the owner’s phone to call me and give the number to the police officer. The officer summoned me to the station and demanded the remaining half. I explained I bought the flat directly, but he threatened me with losing my job and even jail time. He also threatened to come to my company and arrest me in front of everyone. I was forced to pay the amount and leave the station. The agent later told me he’d have to give the officer a cut of the fee. What should I do?
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Apni Law Staff asked 8 months ago

I saw a property a couple of times through an agent. Many other agents also contacted me for the same property. However, I noticed the owner had advertised it directly, so I reached out and bought the flat. The agent who showed me the property later found out I bought it, and started calling me constantly. He took the owner to the police station and forced him to pay half the brokerage fee. He then used the owner’s phone to call me and give the number to the police officer. The officer summoned me to the station and demanded the remaining half. I explained I bought the flat directly, but he threatened me with losing my job and even jail time. He also threatened to come to my company and arrest me in front of everyone. I was forced to pay the amount and leave the station. The agent later told me he’d have to give the officer a cut of the fee. What should I do?

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Apni Law Staff answered 8 months ago

The agent’s actions are illegal. You were not legally obligated to pay any brokerage fee as you purchased the flat directly from the owner. The agent’s threats and actions constitute extortion and harassment. You should report this incident to the police and seek legal counsel to address the extortion and protect your rights.

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