QUESTION
How can I go about getting my possessions when someone's holding it hostage?
Asked on Sep 29th, 2013 on Intellectual Property - Illinois
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I have a roomate situtation.... I payed a "friend" for a room in her apartment. Supplied her house with what was needed brought in food for the household. Living with her was a living hell for me so I tried to move, SHE CHANGED THE LOCKS! We came up with an agreement date for me to pick up and move my thing and she disreguarded our agreement because she claimed she made plans Wow right so now she rufuses to be home for me to come and get my things....I've tried reasoning I've tried calling the police nothing has helped so now I'm trying to take legal actions....so what can I do?
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Not really intellectual property. I don't know the court structure in Illinois at all, but I'd suggest trying the local small claims court. I have used that venue successfully before to settle personal disputes that don't feel like hiring counsel is worthwhile.
Another idea would be, if you have a common friend, have that person mediate the possession pick up. If that person makes plans to be at the apartment, the former roommate may be less likely to blow the activity off and may also be able to assist in any altercations that ensue.
Answered on Sep 30th, 2013 at 8:56 AM