Q: What happens if a carport got stolen off the property I rent. Landlord got a civil warrant on us. Why r we responsible?
The carport for 1 isn't in the lease. So how can he make us responsible. Who says he didn't sell it and wants more money so he's reporting it stolen?
A: In Virginia as in most jurisdictions, the party who brings the lawsuit has the burden of proof in a civil case to prove his claims. If the landlord cannot prove that you "stole" his carport because you deny you "stole" the carport, he has not carried the burden of proof. You should appear in court and dispute the landlord's claims.
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