QUESTION
What can I do if a housemate has stolen my personal belongings both in my personal bedroom and in shared spaces?
Asked on May 03rd, 2014 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Michigan
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These belongings range from a laptop, board games, Magic the Gathering cards, and even a razor (about $1000 total). He already has a criminal past. We made police reports, but we know it was him although we have no evidence.
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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Knowing it was him and being able to prove that it was him are, unfortunately, 2 distinctly different things. You did the right thing by filing a police report. Now all you can do is let the police do their job.
Answered on May 05th, 2014 at 10:35 PM
Litigation Attorney serving Bakersfield, CA
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There's not much you can do in court without proof that your roommate stole your property. You may wish to install a surveillance camera connected to the Internet with a motion detection trigger in your bedroom. These items are now relatively inexpensive.
Answered on May 05th, 2014 at 11:26 AM
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Making police reports, and the potential of a insurance claim, are your best bets if you have no evidence. Clearly, either he or you have to move.
Answered on May 05th, 2014 at 9:07 AM