Q: My friend still has legal property at his ex's place. How can he get it? His name is still on the lease.
My friend and his ex broke up. He still has legal property and proof of it being his in the apartment. Calling non emergency and they said he couldn't collect his items even tho his name is still on the lease and he has proof of receipts that it is his. How can he get his stuff? The ex is withholding his property. He tried to show the officer last night but the officer didn't want to see it. The officer didn't help us but after we left he stayed and talked to the ex. We tried to contact property management they said to call non emergency. If he has proof and that his name is still on the lease. Shouldn't he be legally allowed to get his property?
A: Yes, he may have a right to the property, but it is not up to the police to enforce that right without a writ of assistance from the courts. Same with the landlord (or "property management").
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