Q: I had a landlord steal my car and give it to someone else. I don't know how much to file against her. I need help
When we moved out it was broke down there a few days into it we went to get it but she had a huge dumpster delivered behind the car so we couldn't get the car I asked her to please let me know when the dumpster was moved so I could get my car a couple weeks later she message me and let me know the garbage would be moved but if I were to come on the property I would be arrested. So I left it at that well trying to find an affordable tow truck that would go on the property and take my car a few days later I drove by and my car was gone. When I called her and asked her where my car was she said calm down you can pick it up at the tow yard but then hung up on me and would not tell me where I could pick it up so I called around and no tow yards had my car I called non-emergency and they told me that my car had not been told in this city at all At that point I reported it stolen she denied to the police even knowing that the car was gone but I had told her. she lied to the police
A: You need to carefully review all the events and written notices issued you by the landlord with a landlord-tenant attorney. It is possible that you may have valid claims against the landlord for up to twice the amount of your actual loss. It is also possible that the landlord was within her rights if she had it removed or otherwise gave the vehicle away. It all depends upon the exact details. Good luck.
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