biggest "A word" hole move ever X(
- Thread starter Mampam
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What they did was illegal. Landlords are required to give Tenants 30 days written notice prior to enforcing any new rules, some times longer. That applies in every state across the board.
What they did is a misdemeanor at the least - usually landlord/tenant violations fetch around $500 in small claims court, along with the loser having to pay court fee's ect.
I would sue, you'll probably come out of it with around a grand.
Don't call the police - they'll look at you like you're crazy and tell you to take it to small claims court.
I would go to every pet store in the area and find the highest priced turtles identical to what you had - get a written invoice for their cost, and take it into court...
If they can't provide a statement that you've signed that includes a clause stating property in violation of the new rules will be seized, along with a date on it that is 30 days prior to the date your turtles were taken - they're screwed.
What they did is a misdemeanor at the least - usually landlord/tenant violations fetch around $500 in small claims court, along with the loser having to pay court fee's ect.
I would sue, you'll probably come out of it with around a grand.
Don't call the police - they'll look at you like you're crazy and tell you to take it to small claims court.
I would go to every pet store in the area and find the highest priced turtles identical to what you had - get a written invoice for their cost, and take it into court...
If they can't provide a statement that you've signed that includes a clause stating property in violation of the new rules will be seized, along with a date on it that is 30 days prior to the date your turtles were taken - they're screwed.
Wow, i'm absolutely amazed at the way some people operate... how could any landlord have the right to basically enter YOUR apartment (especially while your not in town), remove your property and get rid of it without your consent!!! if i were you i'd definitely be looking into suing them... since theres no excuse for some one to do that to a tenant based on a one day VERBAL notice...
dirtyblacksocks;3395474; said:
^Good Advice^
You are legally bound to uphold the lease contract you signed... as are they... They are welcome to make whatever "rules" they want to make that are not signed... but so are you... and neither of you are responsible to follow such "rules"... as they are not part of the contract...
There may be a catch in the lease that allows them to add rules. If there is there will be a process of adding hte rule and a timeframe in which they must allow you to adapt to the change. Look for such a clause in your lease agreement... If it's not there they they missed the chance to provide themselves that loop hole...
I would go to the police station and file a report. The maintenance person stole your property and admited it to you. The cops aren't going to come arrest the guy/lady, but if you do end up in small claims court the police report will be in your favor...
I would absolutely report it to a local state wildlife commission. They illegally acquired a potentially invasive species and introduced it to local waters. Talking with the state wildlife commission may also give you better guidance on your rights and legal options.
It's up to you... you can bend over and take it accepting that individual rights are a joke... or you can stand up for yourself, learn about your rights which will be an asset for the rest of your life, and get retribution for the wrong that is being done to you...
100% !!
Sounds like they want you out of that apartment and so they did all this as a way to force you out. Do as everyone else suggests and sue them
