Lived together and he took my stuff

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   Pamela Koslyn

   Los Angeles Business Attorney

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   Answered December 19, 2011 11:55. You can sue him for the value of your personal property, which is called "conversion," sort of a civil version of theft.
   
   Before you decide to sue, send him a "demand" letter for the value of the items he took. Send it by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by FedEx or by registered email (www.rPost.com). That way they know you're serious and you'll be able to prove their receipt. Warn them that once you sue, the lawsuit becomes a matter of public record, and give them a firm deadline, 2 or 3 days from their receipt of your letter, to pay you or you'll have to sue them in Small Claims court. If they don't pay you by your deadline, follow through and sue.

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   Phillip Smith

   Culver City Tax Lawyer

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   Answered December 19, 2011 06:56. This is not a tax question. You may get an answer to your question somewhere on this site.

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   Mayer Nazarian

   Los Angeles Tax Lawyer

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   Answered December 23, 2011 11:54. This is not a tax Question, but the comment by Attorney Koslyn is on point.

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