So I've been stuck into a horrible situation. My roommate has used and abused me so much I am finally kicking her out. She has only paid $200 out of the $1,200 worth of rent over the months. She was in a hard situation with jobs and what not I let it slide and helped her out only to get screwed in the end. Now her stuff is at my house still.
What can I do with it?
I've heard after 30days it becomes my property due to abandonment and if that happens I should file a report with the police to cover my bases.
Can I with hold her stuff for rent money? Like an exchange... Money for her stuff? I read you can't but the internet can lie and I'd like to know what you guys/gals know.
Opinion: Should I change my locks? I fear she'll steal my stuff and made many photographic records of what is mine. She is hard to find if she was to disappear and I fear i'm going to get screwed since I don't have insurance on my stuff... I'm a college student. So yeah...
What are your thoughts?
2007-10-23 15:34:50 · 7 answers · asked by Fi 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
NEW QUESTION!
You guys have been very helpful but now here is the tricky part. What can I do to prevent my stuff from being stolen and if it is what can I do to get it back.
I'm going to get the locks changed tomorrow but the problem is no one will be home till 3pm tomorrow to do that. So my problem is... there is a 8hour period in which she could enter and I wouldn't know. What can I do to prevent problems or fix them if they were to accure?
2007-10-23 16:02:27 · update #1
This is what you should do...first assess how much all her stuff is going to sell at. if it brings in near the amount or close to them amount you're looking for then sell her stuff to get your money,before that though,file a police report(complaint) you can see how much stuff will cost by posting the items on craigslist and see if people are willing to buy them for your price or sear for similar items and see how much they cost.
If the items dint get you even near settling the debt. then its not worth it,what you need to do is go to a courthouse and file a lawsuit,you'll need whatever current address she's at so the sheriff can serve her the papers. then you'll pay a small fee for processing which the court will make her reimburse. you'll go to court,make sure you have evidence and she'll be put on a payment plan where she'll pay you weekly/monthly based on her income.if she doesn't,the court can garnish her wages.
and then you can whip her *** to get your money(not advisable)..but intimidate and threaten her till she pays up. but the court is the best way but it takes a minute.do whatever to get your money back
2007-10-23 15:46:45 · answer #1 · answered by J D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, change those locks ASAP. You can't hold her stuff, sorry. But you can place an ad in the local newspaper stating that if "The party that left (named goods) at (address) does not pick them up on or before (date), said items will be sold to cover rent owed." I believe you must give the offender 30 days to pick up her items.
She might still give you a hassle, so check with your local police station in advance, just to be on the safe side.
Take care!
2007-10-23 15:47:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was in a similar situation last year. He owed me about 1500 and left behind about 2500 in stuff. Yes, after 30 days it's yours. That's 30 days after formal notice that she is no longer living there by the way.
Change the locks now. Yesterday even.
2007-10-23 15:54:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
is she on the lease ?? if not change the lock now ...take her to court but make sure you have a witness or two ..I would not give her anything.Apt complexes have the right to change you out, for non payment of rent you have the same rights but check your tenant rights to make sure change the locks yourself and notify your landlord she is not allowed in your place
2007-10-23 15:49:44 · answer #4 · answered by angelbaby1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are several technical LEGAL questions here about your rights and obligations as to her property. Your best bet is to speak to a LAWYER (seek Legal Aid if you cannot afford one).
2007-10-23 15:40:57 · answer #5 · answered by Mike 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
go ahead and change the locks with your landlord's permission, but with everything else consult an attorney first.
2007-10-23 15:54:53 · answer #6 · answered by Lesley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitely change your locks
and get a lawyer
2007-10-23 15:43:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋