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 05:33:41 · 10 answers · asked by Grace 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Doesn't matter what he's against, you have rights just like he does. He violated your rights which is an offense. Take it to court.
2006-09-23 05:37:03 · answer #1 · answered by Mia L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First consult at a law library on internet the laws of Virginia. Then go to small claims court. Small Claims Court goes up to $5000. Usually it is a small fee, fill out papers and you will be notified when your case comes up.
Now you have to document and prove to the court your case like a lawyer. If all the facts are correct the judge will award you financial reimbursement.
2006-09-23 06:05:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When did you pay the rent up to? If you paid it up to the first of the next month and you were moving out while you were still covered by your rent, you should have a good case against him. If you had paid up to the first of the month and it was a week into the next month, then things could be different. I would contact the state rental board and ask them. If you were still legally in the apartment I would take him to court and make him pay.
2006-09-23 05:45:02 · answer #3 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your rent was paid up and you had given notice you were moving and your lease was up . then the landlord has no right to enter your property without advanced notice.. you can sue him for destruction of private property in small claims court. but you must have evidence to show montery damage... make pictures and get witness..
i assume that you were not evicted,, if your lease was up and you moved . and still had property there . the landlord can remove it. this sounds like there was some other problem here.. good kuck
2006-09-23 05:55:40 · answer #4 · answered by RED WHITE AND BLUE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a small claims case. Contact your local court for a small fee they will supply you with the necessary forms. You will need 1) list of items missing, damaged or destroyed 2) proof of ownership of these items (photographs will work), 3) proof of value of the items (receipts or catalog listings of similar items - for the mount, you might need the statement of a taxidermist). YOu will need to be able to identify the landlord and provide an address for the court to serve him. It's a fairly simple hearing with very relaxed rules of evidence. Your court clerk should also have a "how to" booklet for small claims court or their website may be able to answer your questions.
2006-09-23 06:37:12 · answer #5 · answered by shomechely 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MOST states require landlords to wait 30-45 days to dispose of property left in their rentals.
I suggest you talk with your local magistrate
2006-09-23 05:37:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
illegal lockout and theft can bring criminal charges or civil. should have brought police there right away. any witnesses?
was your rent paid in full were there deposit issues?
do you have any photos receipts of property tossed out?
small claims. but go to a Fair housing HUD or look up regulations s in library reference section.
2006-09-23 05:41:15 · answer #7 · answered by macdoodle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This might have some answers for you: http://www.federalrealestate.net/laws/vastatelaw.html or just search for Virginia Tenant Laws.
2006-09-23 05:38:50 · answer #8 · answered by DoxieLuvr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is the fair market value of the stuff he threw out. fair market value means what is the value of a used dead deer carcass...unfortunately that would be about five dollars. used golf clubs $125.00...........cloths $30.00....ANTI-HUNTER, ANTI-HUNTER ANTI-HUNTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!what if the judge is anti hunter? just forget about it.....you best bet is small claims court about the illegal lock-out....
2006-09-23 06:07:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
peoplescourt
judge mathis
judge judy
and alll the other 2nd rated court shows
pick one and nail him
2006-09-23 05:41:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋