I'm being robbed by my flatmate

DizzleBizzle · 07-09-2006 2:39pm #1

Hi all,
my flatmate is coming into my room when I'm not there and taking money from my change jar. I have proof of this, in that I've set up a motion sensing camera and caught her in the act. I have 3 vids of this, but I've posted one of them on you tube. Does anyone have an suggestions on what I can do? I don't want to confront her because that would only poison the environment. I think going to the guards would do the same. The landlady said that there isn't much she can do, but she would be lenient with me in terms of the contract if I chose to move. Does anyone have any idea what my legal position is here?

Thanks,

Dave

zAbbo · 07-09-2006 3:27pm

I too have a problem with mismatched underwear wearing females coming into my bedroom and rifling in my drawers.

Miguel_Sanchez · 07-09-2006 3:32pm

This may sound crazy - but couldn't you just get a key for your door and lock it when you're not in the house?

I'm not sure what legal advice you're looking for. Are you planning to take her to court for the couple of euro she's taken?

Sleipnir · 07-09-2006 3:36pm

take your change to a bank and convert it to real money.
No change? No problem!

BeansMeansHynes · 07-09-2006 4:03pm

I think your best option is to lock your door when you are out. if she is cheeky enough to come into your room and steal your change, what else might she be be taking.Dont think I could live with someone that I didnt trust all that much.I think you should mention it to her and see why she has been doing this.

DizzleBizzle · 07-09-2006 4:09pm

Jeff_Lebowski wrote:

This may sound crazy - but couldn't you just get a key for your door and lock it when you're not in the house?

I'm not sure what legal advice you're looking for. Are you planning to take her to court for the couple of euro she's taken?

Thanks for the sensible reply Lebowski. The door doesn't have any locks fitted to it, but even still, I'd prefer not to live in an environment where I know somebody is going to steal from me if she can. I wouldn't take her to court over it, but it'd be nice if I could get her ass kicked out of the flat. I probably can't though. I talked to the land lady and she said I could move if I wanted to, and she would waive the breach of contract.. which is sound. I'm payin too much to live there anyway, so I guess the best thing I could do is move.. and then let her know that I'm going to publicise the videos!!! (btw, there's two more.. & she's nude in one!!!!)

Giblet · 07-09-2006 4:19pm

You know what I would do, put them on DVD and leave them on repeat on your tele so she walks in on it.

07-09-2006 4:25pm

Just move out and then show her this thread, think how embarassed she'll be when she realises that a couple of hundred people have seen her in her underwear

DizzleBizzle · 07-09-2006 4:28pm

Giblet wrote:

You know what I would do, put them on DVD and leave them on repeat on your tele so she walks in on it.

not a bad one! - I think I'll stick with the craic on YouTube though - that's more universal!!

DeVore · 07-09-2006 4:30pm

Jesus freakin christ!

I've removed that link and I am locking this thread. WTF sort of legal advice are you seeking here? Take her to court or dont. Lock your door or dont. Cop the f*** on and dont post that sh*t here again.

DeV.

eirmail · 07-09-2006 4:31pm

What are the chances that this girl or one of her friends or family have allready read this article and seen the video clip. Wouldn't that put an end to it?

Mountjoy Mugger · 07-09-2006 4:33pm

Just mention in passing that you've had a motion sensing camera in your room for the last two months, and leave it at that....

L5 · 07-09-2006 4:38pm

someone pm me the link to the video

garthv · 07-09-2006 4:52pm

L5 wrote:

someone pm me the link to the video

Ditto

zefer · 07-09-2006 5:00pm

just go to You tube and search for "flatmate robbing me", she isnt naked though....

DizzleBizzle · 07-09-2006 5:09pm

DeVore wrote:

Jesus freakin christ!

I've removed that link and I am locking this thread. WTF sort of legal advice are you seeking here? Take her to court or dont. Lock your door or dont. Cop the f*** on and dont post that sh*t here again.

DeV.

a bit power hungry are we admin??

L5 · 07-09-2006 5:11pm

Good detective work :cool:

airetam_storm · 07-09-2006 5:17pm

DizzleBizzle wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch***********

Lol didnt you just read the same thread as me? The OP just got the slap across the wrist for posting that, why would you repeat his mistake in the same thread?

the_syco · 07-09-2006 5:38pm

Firstly, put a sign up above your money jar stating that she is being watched, and that you have video's of her nicking stuff.

Secondly, you don't want to poisen the vibe in the flat, yet you don't want to get her to stop? You want your cake, and also eat it, I take it? Either you buy a safe, or you tell her to stop stealing from you.

Put the video's on a DVD, and give it to her. Tell her if she doesn't stop, you'll bring it to the attention of the police.

=-=

Oh, and could a mod move this to After Hours, as the poster doesn't seem to be asking for legal advice.

Maximilian · 07-09-2006 5:40pm

No offense but if you are not willing to confront her about it, what the hell do you expect? Get someone else to do your dirty work for you? Jesus, show some backbone.

The camera thing is just weird too. As is her underwear.

I bet she's your sister or something.

Cerdito · 07-09-2006 5:40pm

airetam_storm wrote:

Lol didnt you just read the same thread as me? The OP just got the slap across the wrist for posting that, why would you repeat his mistake in the same thread?

That is the OP....posting the link again.