What can I so if my old roommate won’t cooperate with me on how to get my property out of the apartment?
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What can I so if my old roommate won’t cooperate with me on how to get my property out of the apartment?
I paid my portion of last month’s rent and left in the middle of the month (just over 4 weeks ago). I told him I would be moving my furniture out last week-end. He said that was okay but when that weekend came he never answered and still won’t answer me. My name was not on the lease so the apartment office won’t help me at all. Does he have legal rights to sell my stuff? If he did sell it can I sue him for losses? If he didn’t sell it how can I get my property back if he won’t cooperate with me?
Asked on August 22, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Texas
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I would call and write your former roommate for a date and time for you to retrieve your items. Keep a copy of the letter for future use and need. If the due date demanded comes and goes for contact with you, your option would be to sue the former roommate presumably is small claims court for the fair market value of the items that you were not allowed to get.
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