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Ongoing Civil Harassment being fueled by LAPD apathy

Civil Harassment from roommate. (not domestic)

A.D.W., Vandalism, recurrent calls to L.A.P.D. by me, to stop out of control roommate. (destruction of property, hitting, general violence). I am male, roommate is female. (never intimate).

We've been friends since childhood. The wife of my friend from childhood))

I understand the need for me to move out, and on as #1 priority. Until I can do that, I live with the constant threat of abuse and violence. My question is: What can I do to get the authorities to take this situation more seriously? I don't necessarily need/want litigation as much as I want a clear message to her to back off. Having the police arrive with a ''why do you keep calling us'' attitude, very inaccurate police reports, apathy, only encourages her to take it to the next level with no fear of accountability. Now I'm being threatened with a Rest. order on the grounds that ''I'' stalk ''HER''. Now she's inducted her sister appear at the hearing to fabricate testimony and I'm left feeling that the courts have zero interest in prosecuting a perjurer.

Do I: 1.Get lost pal. 2.Get someone scary. 3.Get an Attorney who specializes in LAPD law suits. Actually, I try to keep some humour, but I'm at wits end.

Advise Appreciated


Asked on 9/27/06, 12:30 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
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Re: Ongoing Civil Harassment being fueled by LAPD apathy

I would advise you to take legal action. Once people see that legal action is being taken they tend to back off. You should sue civilly. Our law office handles this area of law often and we would be glad to represent you in this matter. Contact us today, 760.243.5121. We can help.

Thanks and God bless.

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Answered on 10/02/06, 8:56 pm
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

Re: Ongoing Civil Harassment being fueled by LAPD apathy

You should have obtained a restraining order yourself. Is she still your roommate? If she is not, a simple restraining order should stop the problem.

If she is your roommate, whose name is on the lease? Is she subletting from you? If she is subletting, I would evict her and then get a restraining order.

Very truly yours,

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Answered on 9/29/06, 4:41 pm
David Lupoff Law Offices of David B. Lupoff

Re: Ongoing Civil Harassment being fueled by LAPD apathy

There are some people addicted to drama...even some attorneys fall into this addiction. It is always best to avoid legal drama if possible.

If the lease is under her name, GET OUT NOW, EVEN IF IT MEANS GETTING A HOTEL ROOM! All you need is a false criminal accusation against you from your roommate and your life will not be the same as you know it today.

If the lease is under your name, or is shared, your best bet might be to approach the landlord and see if he/she can cut you loose from the lease without consequence.

In regards to a restraining order and an eviction, it is best to severe your ties instead of pursuing legal action. A restraining order will not help your problem much if your roommate is psycho. Your roommate sounds very dangerous and engaging in legal battles may be draining financially and emotionally.

If your landlord will not cut you loose, then begin the eviction and restraining order process.

Good luck.

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Answered on 9/29/06, 8:51 pm
David Lupoff Law Offices of David B. Lupoff

Re: Ongoing Civil Harassment being fueled by LAPD apathy

One more thing to note. If you are able to physically get out, I would begin the restraining order process immediately regardless.

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Answered on 9/29/06, 9:09 pm


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