Q: I was arrested and incarcerated in Feb. 2015. My landlord knew of this, and re-rented my house with all of my belongings
still in it. I've filed a lawsuit against him for Return Of Property, but he has a lawyer that said someone else got rid of my belongings, and said that he will bring up my criminal history in court to say that I am not a credible person. Help me.
A: It sounds like the landlord definitely has some exposure, but clearly aren't taking you seriously. You should contact an attorney who can review the facts. If you're the prevailing party, you will be entitled to twice your actual damages and your attorney fees. I'm skeptical that your criminal history (unless for fraud) would be relevant or introduced in a civil proceeding. If you've already begun the proceedings, there are likely deadlines so you should act quickly. Good luck.
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