what should i do? my roommate forged my signature.?
816249
what you need to do is simple.  get one of your checks and make it out to the local police department....then, sign her name where the signature goes.....on the back write "we need to talk" (leave it where she'll find it)... she'll get the picture because here it is.  Once the bank begins the process it will be up to you to press charges....but, if the amounts get too high the bank will press charges without needing your consent.  What she has done is a felony and she can do serious time for it.  By the way, she isn't a friend......at least anymore.  And, you need to face that fact and start looking for a new roommate.  good luck.
838552
Not viable or legal but you could try taking it out on his hide, ie: destructive measure to get what you want. If you're not willing to do that, try the police. Writing a check you don't have the money for = Fraud. Go for it. It might be just as fun if not more fun than the damaging him part. Just kidding, take it to court.
138575
You should always be able to call your local police department. If it is something out of their comfort zone and/or authority, they'll be able to refer you elsewhere. Unless you've actually incurred monetary damages (loss of income, significant fees to get things back to normal, etc.), my instinct is that there will be little that can actually be done. If you have an attorney and if you know who this person really is (not just a screen name or some such), you could ask your attorney to write a letter to this individual. Again, legally speaking, there may not be much that can be done, but a letter from an attorney will likely scare the living crap out of this person. Something else you may want to do is see if there is an InfraGard chapter in your area. They will likely have resources and suggestions for you, as well. It may even be worth checking into reporting the incident to CERT/CC.
1126182
You would have to prove that she did it. It could be considered Slander, Harassment, Identity Theft and possibly Fraud. You might call up a lawers office and ask what you should do. Who knows maybe you could sue and get some $$$ or at least a good apology and hopefully the removal of the email and crap.
796697
Look for adds for roommates.  Someone else getting the lease will help with the credit problem.  Ask among your friends first.
886064
Identity theft has consequences if you are caught.  Don't risk going to jail or paying fines just to get even.\n\nTake your friend to court.  Make her pay everything.  What ever it is you signed for - have it reposessed.  \n\nIn the future, if people give you a problem about this - explain that it was because you consigned something with a dead beat.  \n\nTwo great sites for dealing with credit related issues and identiy theft:  scambusters.org and bankrate.com.\n\nGood luck.
844156
You are only liable for $50 of fraudulent purchases.  They don't check the signature even when you give it to them so there is really no loss in security.
1154725
Did you receive a copy of the walkthrough paperwork?  If so, the landlord should have noted soot damage.  If s/he did not then you have a good case.  Either way you should take the landlord to small claims court and argue your case.  They are going to have a hard time proving how much the damage should cost if they don't have pictures of it.\n\nEDIT \nThe burden of proof is really on the landlord.  He will have to prove that there was damage there, that it was caused by you and your roommate, and how much it cost to repair the damage.  For that he will have to bring in paperwork.  Also, any landlord without pictures of the damage isn't a good landlord.  It smells like a scam and the judge will see that.  You may not have known to have pictures but he should because he is the professional.  Your roommate will have to go to court with you.  He will be a witness to confirm your statements.  It really could go either way but I believe that the burden of proof is on the landlord.
1057772
Look at your original lease.  He cannot add terms or conditions to the original document.  That constitues a breach.  DO NOT sign the new one without talking to a lawyer about what your rights are in regards to the original contract.  When someone changes a material portion of the lease, they are offering you a new lease.  He is still responsible for what is under the original before the date of the new one.  \n\nNow I'm telling you this without looking at the lease, and without knowing the laws in your area.  you should definitely have a  lawyer look at it though.  \n\nJust a thought....you might want to consider moving anyway, but at least get rid of the 30-day eveiction notice part.  Please have it checked out though.\n\n  me
427209
did you sign it?\n\nyou may have to get a good lawyer
1161748
No...file a fraud claim and put his butt in jail...if you are not together...or even if you are and he forges your signature and uses your identity to obtain credit it is fraud.\n\nAhhh...I read it incorrectly...it depends on the state you live in and if he you were living at separate residences, ext...if he moved out before getting the card you could claim that he only got it and used it to take advantage of you paying half.
613744
Unfortunately, without having a copy of the lease you cannot sue him for deciding not to rent to you.  You have no proof that you and he had a contract (hard lesson learned).\n\nHe is, however, obligated to return your security deposit.  If he doesn't answer the next time you try to call him he doesn't answer, tell him you've contacted a lawyer and he'll be in touch about the return of your security deposit.  The talk of a lawyer alone should scare him into returning your money.  If that doesn't work, you may need to contact a lawyer for real.  You say you have a receipt proving you paid him the deposit, so he can't deny he owes you that money.  \n\nGood luck with everything and I hope you find another place soon.  Next time do not leave without a copy of the lease in your hand...
1011332
the same thing used to happen to me when I lived in an apartment complex. I left a really nasty note outside near the mailboxes where the paper was delivered. The next day someone had left me money for all the papers that they had taken.\n\nI don't know if this will work for you or not. Good luck with your newspaper thief!
298499
Unless he can show that your husband should have known the person would steal the paperwork(that'd be tough to prove), took the paperwork or misplaced the paperwork there's nothing that can be done.  Since he contacted the police there's a report to back him up.  Also in order to sue he'd have to show how he lost money because of the missing paperwork.  If all that happened was he got a slap on the hand from someone there's nothing for him to collect on.  \n\nNow my question is what were the "items" you found in the closet?  Was this the paperwork?  Was it items of value?
98129
Nope, can't do anything.  It's too easy to fake a reply address.  You could start digitally signing your messages and inform all your friends that no message without a signature is real.  If the subject really interests you, look into joining a commission or board that is implementing next-generation email security standards, when such things might become possible.
1099859
This is a tough situation and there is no really good solution.\n\nRemember that what someone can "legally" do is not really a practical limit on what they may actually do. Worse still, you can have all sorts of legal rights but if the only way to exercise them is to go to court then the solution may be worse than the problem.\n\nThe only thing is really to get the stuff out right now. If the apartment is in the other person's name then she's not going to get any immediate help from the legal system.\n\nEDIT: From another question that you posted I'm now unsure if this is a room mate situation or a landlord-tenant case. Please clarify. It affects the answer.
835702
It depends on your contract, and it would be explained in that form.\n\nYou probably don't have a contract, so neither side has any legal rights or legal protections, beyond what anyone else has.  If your roommate keeps your property then that is theft.  If your landlord keeps your property then as per the lease agreement they would be correct.