Tenant sold Landlord's property

[Shane Humes]

According to my lease agreement, I (the landlord) provide the tenant a washer and dryer. I recently had to evict a tenant, and, during the time I was waiting for him to move out, he sold the washer and dryer.  I understand that if my tenant stole my washer and dryer, that is not a crime because it is a civil matter and I must file a cause for damages and money owed.  But is it a crime if my tenant sold my washer and dryer to someone?

Thanks for your responses.

Shane

[Oscar Cardenas]

Oh man lol. Highly recommend hitting up an attorney on this one because its so specific.

Fairly certain the attorney will tell you that stolen/sold are one in the same thing and therefore its still a civil matter but like I said, Check with an attorney.