Believe Tenant Sold My Personal Property

[artemis2854]

Hello,

I rented my home furnished. I believe the tenant has sold many pieces of my personal furnishings without my permission.

After I inspect the property to ascertain whether he did, indeed sell these articles, can I have him arrested? What would be the crime? Larceny doesn't seem to fit and neither does burglary.

Some background--he was informed verbally and in writing that he was not to dispose of any of my property.

I live in New York.

Thanks.

 

[JETX]

Though there are some possible charges (conversion, theft, etc.), they would be VERY hard to prove and would be unlikely to be seriously considered for charges.

Instead, I would consider making a claim against the tenant in Small Claims court after you get them evicted. The standards of proof are much simpler.