What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
My ex and I got a storage unit together a couple years ago. I had no idea he put it in his name only. We both had keys to the lock and a code to the main gate to get in.
A couple months ago we had a bitter break up. The unit is paid until June 1st. He has been texting me constantly for the last couple of weeks to get my belongings out of our unit. So I hired a moving company and moved out about half of my stuff [last night] - to another unit at the same location. However I did not put the lock back on "his" unit (it was dark and my daughter was tired, etc.). I honestly thought I did. I still have property in there; and I would never do such a thing on purpose. Well my ex accused me of breaking into "his" unit and and [possibly] taking some of his property. He is says he is going to call the police. The manager has now locked me out of my unit because of his accusations.
There is more to the story, like: I had him taken away in handcuffs a few months ago because he came over and started drinking [was drunk] for 3 days straight and got violent and destructive and would not leave my house. But I don't want to bore you with too many details as I do not know what might be relevant.
He wants me to meet him at the storage place on Friday morning to sort things out, but I don't really trust him (not to have me arrested).
So ... What, if anything, can I do? Does he have a valid case? Can/will I be arrested if he calls the police?
Thank you very much!
My ex and I got a storage unit together a couple years ago. I had no idea he put it in his name only. We both had keys to the lock and a code to the main gate to get in.
A couple months ago we had a bitter break up. The unit is paid until June 1st. He has been texting me constantly for the last couple of weeks to get my belongings out of our unit. So I hired a moving company and moved out about half of my stuff [last night] - to another unit at the same location. However I did not put the lock back on "his" unit (it was dark and my daughter was tired, etc.). I honestly thought I did. I still have property in there; and I would never do such a thing on purpose. Well my ex accused me of breaking into "his" unit and and [possibly] taking some of his property. He is says he is going to call the police. The manager has now locked me out of my unit because of his accusations.
There is more to the story, like: I had him taken away in handcuffs a few months ago because he came over and started drinking [was drunk] for 3 days straight and got violent and destructive and would not leave my house. But I don't want to bore you with too many details as I do not know what might be relevant.
He wants me to meet him at the storage place on Friday morning to sort things out, but I don't really trust him (not to have me arrested).
So ... What, if anything, can I do? Does he have a valid case? Can/will I be arrested if he calls the police?
Thank you very much!
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