my hoa is on my case because I threw a dresser (broken apart) and a collapsible bed frame into the community dumpster.  Is this illegal?
125559
Not to my knowledge.  I've done it before, except I wasn't strong enough to get it all the way in.  Therefore I left it sitting in front of the container.
15502
I believe access to property is an offense, as Colorado is a joint property state (both spouses equally own marital property such as a house).\n\nI would go to the District Attorney's office and file charges.  They should be able to best define the crime.
109930
Take your contract to a lawyer and look for an opt out.  Homeowner associations are notoriously corrupt.  For instance they can force a sale of property by claiming they never got your money and then their friend buys it up at a forclosure auction that isn't advertised.
655885
Only a licensed Missouri attorney can answer this for you, but you may be able to find the answer yourself if you try looking into the Missouri statutes.  I recommend findlaw.com to my family and friends for this kind of thing.  Here are some general rules, though:\n\nAbandonment:  Common law abandonment is when a person releases property from possession (which is different from ownership) with the intention at that time of never again resuming possession.  Unless your ex left the stuff and clearly never intended to come back for it, you probably could not say it was actually abandoned.\n\nInstead, you would have to argue that it was constructively abandoned.  Constructive abandonment "imagines" that the owner had that "never again" intention when they left off possession, usually because of other evidence -- like how long it has been since they left it without coming back for it.  Because this "imagines" away the right of the owner, the rules are usually set in state law.  You would have to check that (or get an attorney to check it) to find out whether your situation fits it.\n\nAdverse Possession:  This isn't about demons.  It's basically "squatter's rights".  These don't just happen on land, but on other kinds of property, too.  Basically, if you had stolen her things, she would have had a right to sue you, to make you give them back.  That right would have been subject to a statute of limitations, though -- some period of years after which the great law of "you snooze, you lose" takes over.  If that much time passed after your fictional stealing of the property, and she still never sued you, then you could assume ownership of the property by adverse possession.\n\nThe problem you have is that an adverse possessor usually has to hold out a hostile claim to start the clock running.  That means, you have to say loud and clear, "These aren't yours, they're mine."  Otherwise, anyone who rented a house for a few years would just declare himself the new owner, right?  There are probably specific rules in your state that tell you what you would have to do to make a hostile claim (post newspaper ads, for example).  A locally licensed attorney could tell you this, and also how long the clock has to run -- or whether abandonment or some other route might be better.\n\nYour local bar association can probably refer you to an attorney, if you need help with that.  When you talk to them, remember that you already have possession of the property, if "you've got it".  What you want to get is clear title or ownership of it.  Good luck.
276204
Call the cops...they are distroying property right? Taking th epaint off of the hand rails...That's vandalism
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What your attorney is saying is that it will cost you more in legal fees to go to court than what the stuff still in dispute between you and your ex is worth.\n\nAlso, some judges resolve disputes over household stuff by ordering it all sold and that the proceeds be split between the husband and wife.  Please note, what you can sell your furniture for is not what it is going to cost you to replace the furniture.\n\nTell your attorney to get the best deal he can, settle the case, and move on.  You will feel better and have more money left.
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The HOA rulebook is not law - it is the restrictive covenants imposed by the HOA.  The police cannot enforce any violation of the covenants.\nWhat they usually do is fine you, and add the fine to your HOA dues.\nIf you feel the covenants are too restrictive, you can get a lawyer that specializes in Real Estate Law, and sue the HOA for their draconian policies. You might even win and get the law changed, at the very least you will cost the HOA money and they will back off and leave you alone.\nIn the meantime, go to your HOA meetings. When they vote for silly stuff like this, object to it as long and as loudly as possible. The HOA is supposed to work for you, the Homeowner.
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since this is in the "mental health" section and one of the 1st\nsteps in suicide is giving away or throwing away things, im a tad\nconcerned. \n\ni think you need address the issue why you want to get rid of your things.
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Go to the Clerk of Courts and file an appeal.  I'm assuming it's a civil matter.  You can't revoke the decision however you can appeal it.
182016
She can say it, but you can contest the decision if you can prove special circumstances in regards to who is named on the lease.  If it is in your name, she is wrong.  If it is in both your names, you need to show just cause for remaining as the primary resident/leasee.  If there are children involved that is one reason.  If utilities are in your name, that is another reason.  If you have no way of moving your belongings out I believe it must be paid for by the department who is telling you to move.  You need to find a legal aid society that can assist you at low or no cost.  If you were the victim of a violent crime, then they should assist you with a restraining order against him.  This is most likely why you are being asked to move...the restraining order is in the works & the P.O. wants to get you out before it is issued.  I don't know, it sounds biased, but I don't know all the facts.  Hope this gives you some ideas.
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Get a copy of the opinion from the other case and read it over to see if it applies to the ordinance in your city.  If it applies, you can present a copy to the prosecutor and the judge and advise them of the case.\n\nJust because the other ordinance was struck down, does not mean that yours will.  If you feel the law is unjust, you should try to change the law or have it put on the ballot for a vote by the citizens of the community.
239051
No. However, you are not responsible for the upkeep. Tell your landlady that you will no longer be held liable.
662483
If you have someone elses property and do not give it back, that is a crime in many states ( depends on your state law)  it is called theft by conversion ( refusl to give it back)\n\nDoes not matter if insured or not.\n\n** of course you may just sue them in small claims court for the value of the goods.\n\n** and of course you can do both
368872
Look at your loan contract.  If it says they have the right to take it, then they can do so, but I think they will need the help of the Police.  If your loan states you wil have a lien or judgement entered onto your credit report, then they can't take the furniture, & they must go to court & have a judgement entered under your name & then they can garnish your wages & take your savings accounts in order to get their money.  You don't have to let them onto your property or into your home without a court order, which they won't easily get.  You can actually call the Police on them if they attempt to enter your property without your permission or without a legal court order.  I gotta tell you, I grew up in a house that always had the drapes closed because my Mother didn't want to loose her furniture that she hadn't paid for!  It was a crappy way to live.  File bankruptcy or give it back or sell it & pay the bill.  You'll have a stress free life!
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The tenant could be sued for conversion[1]. The movable property in the apartment still belongs to the original owner, so he may sue to recover the monetary damages.\n\nThink about this way, You rent a Hotel room, while you are there you throw a TV set out of the window.\nYou will have to pay for it.\n This is exactly the same thing as what you are describing, except that the lease is longer and the things are more useless. But these are immaterial differences.\n\nIf the tenant lies, The landlord will have to put evidence that he left the stuff. He can testify himself, and put his friends on the stand who saw the stuff at his place, he may also make the moving company testify that they never moved the stuff etc etc etc. The case like this can come out either way depending on what evidence might be obtained.
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i don't no how your state works but here in south carolina they don't sue you they just put it on your credit which in some ways are worse than being sued you will never be able to rent again and if the people you are buying your house from happens to call that landlord chances are you may not get your home if i was you i would go talk to the landlord and make some arrangements to pay him and if you have a lease you can be charged for breaking that lease that again is another reason to talk to him also tell him that your house is falling apart put it in writing and take pictures that may help you some and if he is a butt talk to the regional manager explain it all to her or him ,trust me they have the ups on you if they take you to court you will lose i use to manage a 120 unit apartment complex and this is how we did things ,its not worth destroying your credit
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Look in the phone book under Legal Aid. That's where I would start. My sisters soon to be Ex pulled the same garbage but didn't get away with it.