What are the legal ramifications to withholding an ex-roommates belongs for collateral for back owed monies?

Question

If the individaul moved out and you have been storing their items, which are located in the residence once shared? After a month they return and want to collect their items but since the time that they have left the remaining party incurred multiple debts that were to have been covered by the returning party.

Answer 1

legally, depending on the state, If you withhold their property, you are commiting a crime of theft. You only option in most states is small claims court. Best bet, let them have it and call it "stupid tax" you learned a lesson .

from experance, roommates never work out.