What to do if my roommate seized my bank-owned TV the day that I was moving because he claimed that I owe him money?
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What to do if my roommate seized my bank-owned TV the day that I was moving because he claimed that I owe him money?
I know that in the law, creditors need to get writ from the court of the law in order to go to someone’s house to seize borrow’s property(s) who defaulted in the payments. Is this case still the same in order to seaze my property that I am still paying on, he has to go to court first to get a permission?
Asked on January 9, 2013 under Bankruptcy Law, Washington
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Based upon the facts of what you have written what your roommate did was in violation of all the laws of each state in this country. I would write him or her a letter demanding the return of the item by a certain time. Keep a copy of the letter for future use and need. If you do not get the return of the item by the due date, small claims court seems to be your legal option.
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