WE live in Virginia...............Our landlord while we were moving out came over and threw away or personal property, a Deer head mount of a trophy non typical buck which was hunted on a private paid for hunt on a farm in Michigan, golf clubs and clothes. He said it was junk! We were NOT done moving yet, he also deadbolted us out while we were still moving out and had property there. It took us total of 1 week to get totally moved out and he was so impatient and eeger to get us out so he could show it he started doing this crazy stuff! He is an anti hunter by the way and could care less the value of this deer rack! How can I sue him and who should I contact as far as Tenant rights and throwing away property and him being so anti hunting bound to destroy our stuff?
2006-09-23 05:29:59 · 13 answers · asked by Grace 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Was the stuff there past the expiration of the lease? If you were illegally using his place for storage past the end of the lease, then your stuff became his stuff. If you were still under lease, you could file a claim in Small Claims Court. But the lease still had to be in effect! If the lease was up, anything he didnt keep himself or throw away was basically returned to you out of generosity.
2006-09-23 05:38:16 · answer #1 · answered by bmwdriver11 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I live in Va, and like someone already said if you were there after the lease had run out then yes the stuff could have been considered his. I'm unsure though but I was under the impression that while you were still in the house he would have had to file a claim with court to have you evicted then you would of had a time limit to vacate the property usually 10 days but sometimes it can be longer or shorter. I've looked on the VA state web site and it's hard to find any information there for anything. Call your local magistrate, city/town office, and court clerks office tell them what happened and they can tell you were to go from there. If you were still under lease then your landlord had no right what so ever to enter the home unless he had filed a claim then got a writ of possession this is about a 2-3 month process to get this stuff. You will need a detailed list of all the things he took or destroyed along with price's and if you have them pictures (even if the picture is of you and someone with the mounted deer in the background it still counts). Also a copy of your lease. Contact the people I listed and they should be able to help you. But if you were not under lease you may have a hard fight ahead of you. hope this all helps you. If you can sue I'd add the cost of that hunt with everything else, you worked hard to get that deer and I'd sue the hell out of that guy if I were you.
2006-09-24 16:30:55 · answer #2 · answered by jojo21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure about Virginia, go to your states website for further info. In general, even if in violation of a lease or contract, your personal property is still yours. If you are behind on rent, I assume he can change the locks, but to withhold your property is illegal. Your property is yours. Contact the police immediately. Don't wait. Chances are this landlord has done this before. With the sources listed below, you should find your answers.
2006-09-23 20:43:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well for your prperty you can file law suet at court house and ask police if a warrent can be taken out for this as hes admitted this to you it may applie. local houseing attoritys office for his actions but for his beliefs about hunting im affraid nothing can be done thare . also better business burea can heklp on his action have a complaint filed thare . if you can retreave the mount from trash or landfill a taxatermist can recreate the mount useing whats left and photo helps of animal if you have one and these costs can be retreaved in your law suet . some people are just rude and need a good lesson but again the whole world needs that lol . good luck
2006-09-23 16:07:52 · answer #4 · answered by sigmond 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I you had not expired on the rental you could very well sue in small claims. Do you have pictures of the mount? Non typical mounts can be worth a lot of money. I would look and see if you can find one of those attorneys that gives free consultations and see if they can point you in the right direction.
2006-09-23 05:58:59 · answer #5 · answered by Sage Bluestorm 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You pay for your apartment. You are fortunate enough to have additional assigned storage space -- a rare benefit. Now confine all your junk within your own space! No landlord wants tenants leaving their stuff lying around, and no landlord is responsible for any of it if it gets damaged or stolen. Clean it up today or kiss it goodby.
2016-03-27 04:32:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See about taking him to small claims court. If a lawyer is involved, he may opt to settle out of court rather than wrack up his own legal fees. Check with the local prosecuting attorney as you may have some laws that protect your rights as tenants.
2006-09-23 15:58:06 · answer #7 · answered by Charles B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Small claims court.
My husband, who is a huge whitetail deer hunter said to whoop his *** for throwing away the mount. (You might end up in court also, but it would probably be worth it). lol
2006-09-24 05:24:54 · answer #8 · answered by lisakay_tx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much was your stuff worth? Weigh that against th4e cost of a attorney. If it's worth it sue the landlord. If it's not, late night arson is a good alternative!
2006-09-23 05:38:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take him to small claims court, and report stolen property to local police.
2006-09-23 05:38:42 · answer #10 · answered by F T 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋