How do I tell my roommate to stop using my stuff?
How do I tell my roommate to stop using my stuff?
So some simple rules/guidelines:
- Let me make it clear. A change is attitude is hard to come in a day.
- Keep your utterly personal stuff, your precious, in a box/trunk/closet whatever.
- Never talk/chat to someone else about your problem who is also close to your roommate.
- Don’t always nag/complain about your stuff.
How to get personal belongings back from a roommate?
A lawyer can also write a formal letter to your roommate requesting that she return all the items by a certain date, noting that if she doesn’t, you are going to take legal action. Sometimes, a strongly worded legal letter can be enough to persuade someone to cooperate because she won’t want to go to court. Take it to court.
Is it illegal for my roommate to lock me out of my apartment?
It is illegal for your roommate to lock you out. To evict you he must first serve you with a 60 day notice to terminate your tenancy. Then, if you do not move voluntarily, he must file a lawsuit called an unlawful detainer, have you served with court papers, and eventually win the lawsuit, before the sheriff will evict you.
How long do you have to hold on to your roommates property?
Your liability for your roommate’s property will vary depending on the state you live. Each state has different laws regarding what is considered property abandonment in a rental situation, and how long you are required to hold onto the property (though it’s usually about 15-20 days).
Can a roommate leave your stuff in your garage?
Sometimes roommates can leave you holding a lot of baggage, both figuratively and literally. If your spare bedroom or garage is full of your ex-roommate’s stuff, you may be wondering when it’s safe to get rid of it. It depends on when the person’s property is considered abandoned under the law.
It is illegal for your roommate to lock you out. To evict you he must first serve you with a 60 day notice to terminate your tenancy. Then, if you do not move voluntarily, he must file a lawsuit called an unlawful detainer, have you served with court papers, and eventually win the lawsuit, before the sheriff will evict you.
A lawyer can also write a formal letter to your roommate requesting that she return all the items by a certain date, noting that if she doesn’t, you are going to take legal action. Sometimes, a strongly worded legal letter can be enough to persuade someone to cooperate because she won’t want to go to court. Take it to court.
Your liability for your roommate’s property will vary depending on the state you live. Each state has different laws regarding what is considered property abandonment in a rental situation, and how long you are required to hold onto the property (though it’s usually about 15-20 days).
What happens to my belongings when I go to jail?
(Cal. Penal Code section 16590.) Law enforcement is likely to destroy these items. People who are arrested and taken to jail must hand-over their personal effects, including their clothing and anything in their pockets, purses, backpacks, and brief cases. These items put into a locker or storage room for safekeeping.