Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Maryland

Items of mine stolen from someone elses home.

I was a long term guest in someones home, and as a result I had items stolen from me, what can i do? Or what should i do? the lease holders on the apartment did not have renters insurance so my stuff will not be covered even though it was a condition stated in there lease. I have reason to believe that one of the lease holders or their guests may have taken the items. What would be the best course of action?


Asked on 12/16/08, 1:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: Items of mine stolen from someone elses home.

If you have enough evidence you can press criminal charges by going to the police or by filing an affidavit with a District Court commissioner. From a civil standpoint, you could sue whoever has your property to get it back, but I suspect it will be quite hard for you to prove who did it. The fact that the tenant didn't have insurance won't help you.

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Answered on 12/16/08, 3:12 pm


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