My jurisdiction is: Athens, Georgia
Summarized story...
Roommate violated copyright infringement laws multiple times on shared internet in apartment (account is under my name). To protect myself and my parents from the possible consequences I cut her off from my internet account.
This seemed to trigger a string of vindictive acts targeted at me.
Most Concerning of which is false accusations of theft. On Friday, December 5th she moved out but seemed to leave quite a few items in the common areas (Kitchen and Living Room). The bedrooms are private and have bolt locks, and she has never locked her door and often left the door open for over a year. On that same day that she moved out she sent me an email stating that she would be filing a police report against me for stolen items which she listed in the email. Upon getting that email I immediately recognized some of the items as ones I have seen in the common area. I then proceeded to locate the majority of the items either in the kitchen, laundry room, or living room. I left them exactly where they were. I have contacted my roommate informing her that some of those misplaced items are in the common area and if she calls ahead she is welcome to come get them. This call was received with animosity and i was told to leave her alone and I would have to deal with the police.
What should I do? I have never been accused of stealing nor ever had to deal with he police (except one speeding ticket). I am trying to take finals and am very distressed about this whole matter. Will the police really search my apartment over items like a hair dryer, tea kettle, pj pants, scissors, etc? Can i be charged with theft if the items are in the common area? If you have any advice it would be greatly appreciated!
Summarized story...
Roommate violated copyright infringement laws multiple times on shared internet in apartment (account is under my name). To protect myself and my parents from the possible consequences I cut her off from my internet account.
This seemed to trigger a string of vindictive acts targeted at me.
Most Concerning of which is false accusations of theft. On Friday, December 5th she moved out but seemed to leave quite a few items in the common areas (Kitchen and Living Room). The bedrooms are private and have bolt locks, and she has never locked her door and often left the door open for over a year. On that same day that she moved out she sent me an email stating that she would be filing a police report against me for stolen items which she listed in the email. Upon getting that email I immediately recognized some of the items as ones I have seen in the common area. I then proceeded to locate the majority of the items either in the kitchen, laundry room, or living room. I left them exactly where they were. I have contacted my roommate informing her that some of those misplaced items are in the common area and if she calls ahead she is welcome to come get them. This call was received with animosity and i was told to leave her alone and I would have to deal with the police.
What should I do? I have never been accused of stealing nor ever had to deal with he police (except one speeding ticket). I am trying to take finals and am very distressed about this whole matter. Will the police really search my apartment over items like a hair dryer, tea kettle, pj pants, scissors, etc? Can i be charged with theft if the items are in the common area? If you have any advice it would be greatly appreciated!