Q: My Ex's grandmother passed, he asked me to move into the house said he didn't want $, then came and stole and now evict
I dropped off a 20' u-haul of my belongings and went back to clean last home for a few days. He came with friends to steal from me and let his friends come back to stealing more. On my way back said he changed his mind, so I told him that he'd have to help me pack everything back out or pay for some of the moving fees. Arriving back at home, found valuables gone plus more. He told me it must have been squatters. Continuously he'd stop by with his friends, and steal more. Even when I was home. I changed locks, he shut off water and electric, I got them both on but the water company shut the water off again because he is the owner. He admits to stealing it all now but keeps blowing me off about returning or replacing things so i'll leave like asked. It's been a year now and the whole time he has been banging on door at any hour, sending threatening texts, and harassing me. While away he taped summons to evict on the door, 5 days passed before I returned and saw it. What to do & rights?
A:
As James L. Arrasmith, Founder and Chief Legal Counsel of The Law Offices of James L. Arrasmith, I understand the seriousness of your situation. In California, you have legal rights and protections against harassment, theft, and unlawful eviction. You may consider taking the following steps:
1. Document the incidents of theft, harassment, and any other unlawful actions, including dates, times, and witnesses, if any.
2. File a police report for the theft and harassment incidents.
3. Consult with an attorney experienced in landlord-tenant and property law to explore potential legal actions, such as filing for a restraining order against your ex to stop the harassment.
4. Respond to the eviction summons within the specified time frame to protect your rights and interests in the eviction process.
Keep all communications and evidence related to the incidents and consult with an attorney to understand your rights and options for seeking compensation for stolen belongings and damages resulting from the harassment.
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