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  1. #1
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    Default Roommate Took Rent Money and Bailed

    My question involves a roommate in the State of: California

    My roommate, who was on a verbal lease, said that he left me rent money, and it would be there when I got home on friday

    When I came home friday (I work and live far away during week), the money nor him and his stuff is not there. All I had was a cell phone number and I was able to get his full name.

    Is this considered theft if he left me money and then took it? Am I able to make a police report to utilize my renter's insurance?

    Im out $500.....

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    Default Re: Roommate Took Rent Money and Bailed

    Your remedy when a roommate owes you rent is to sue in small claims court.

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