This is a very interesting subject- I have a similar situation. A friend of mine asked me to let him store his car in my garage for about two months while he traveled out of town and changed jobs. He volunteered to pay me $100 a month for this service. I agreed even though I probably would have been fine with him using it for free. The months go past and he comes back to town with his girlfriend, they come pick up the car and drive off to their new destination city. All the while he made no mention of the payment he offered. It was late so I figured it slipped his mind, but it's been over a month since then and he still hasn't remembered.
Now... I didn't expect payment initially, I don't need the money, and moreover he probably needs it more than I do. But in the context of this discussion and being 'honest' about my service, should I demand the repayment of the money he volunteered? Is it my call in other words, since he set the deal?
Would be very interested to see what you all think. For me it's more of a thought experiment, as I feel set in my decision about it (to let it go).
Now... I didn't expect payment initially, I don't need the money, and moreover he probably needs it more than I do. But in the context of this discussion and being 'honest' about my service, should I demand the repayment of the money he volunteered? Is it my call in other words, since he set the deal?
Would be very interested to see what you all think. For me it's more of a thought experiment, as I feel set in my decision about it (to let it go).