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Updated over 4 years ago, 04/25/2020

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Rochelle Wilkinson
  • Property Manager
  • Phoenix, MD
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Tenant stealing packages from other tenants.. Recourse?

Rochelle Wilkinson
  • Property Manager
  • Phoenix, MD
Posted

hey there.. its the most wonderful time of the year.. which means lots of online shopping, packages being delivered and packages being STOLEN.. I have 6 buildings and it only happens in the 1 building.

I am pretty sure I know who it is. 

A couple months ago a tenant told me he ordered a new laptop and UPS sent an email saying it was delivered. but he didnt have it at his door.  

He is in Apt B.. so he knocked on the door of apt A & C to ask if they had seen his package.. he said when the people in Apt C opened the door, they had the computer out and were using it.. had been using it for days.. he asked them to give the computer back and they did.. 

Last week Apt A ordered 2 packages.. email said package delivered she check 15 minutes later it was gone.. and today an Apple watch to same apt was stolen.. I do not have any trouble in any of my other buildings.. all fingers point to the same apt that was caught with the stolen laptop..

The question is what rights do i have to evict them?  and do i confront them ( causing trouble for the other tenants until they are gone) or do i act like I know nothing and give them notice to vacate?? 

Need answers ASAP with this busy holiday season and all these packages being stolen..

Honestly, I really feel like not accusing them but going over there and putting a huge sign up that says " do not have packages delivered to this building, we have a thief among us".. email me to get address to send packages and I will bring them to you... 

HELP!!!!!!!

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