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I moved out and roomates gave my property away

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That may be true under some circumstances, but it's far from a rule of thumb, and in this case it is probably incorrect. Even if the OP should have taken his things when he moved out, the ex-roommates do not have the right to dispose of those things without warning or notice. It was foolish of them to do so, and if the OP sues, they'll probably pay the price.
 


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That may be true under some circumstances, but it's far from a rule of thumb, and in this case it is probably incorrect. Even if the OP should have taken his things when he moved out, the ex-roommates do not have the right to dispose of those things without warning or notice. It was foolish of them to do so, and if the OP sues, they'll probably pay the price.
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It would be the LLs responsibility to inform the tenant(OP) of their items left behind and store them per their states LL/T laws. The remaining tenants have NO LEGAL right to dispose of said items. If said items where in the way, the remaining tenants would need to contact the LL and request the items be removed, NOT remove the items themselves.

The OP should file a report with the PD regarding stolen/missing items.
 

applecruncher

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That may be true under some circumstances, but it's far from a rule of thumb, and in this case it is probably incorrect. Even if the OP should have taken his things when he moved out, the ex-roommates do not have the right to dispose of those things without warning or notice. It was foolish of them to do so, and if the OP sues, they'll probably pay the price.
Depends on the laws in that state re: abandonment of property, and oo evidence. I saw no evidence referenced in OP. Quite the contrary.
 

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