How long should I keep these pictures as evidence?

Question

My neighbor who is being evicted broke the light outside his apartment and glass is scattered all over the 2nd floor walkway of our building. He was angry and harassing me, but when he saw that he couldn't lure me outside, he started shouting profanity aimed at me. He then threw some of his unwanted items at my doorstep and kicked them into the bottom of my door, most likely trying to damage the door. Then he started pounding on my door and windows and shouting at me to come outside every time he walked past carrying his belongings to his vehicle. After he and his friends left, I took pictures of the scattered glass and items shoved into my door and uploaded them. I also have heard him say things like he didn't care what kind of mess they made of the apartment, because he won't be there anymore. Previously I heard him say to someone that he would be willing to burn down a building for money. He once tried to get me to deal drugs with him. I am only happy he is leaving, he's supposed to be out tomorrow, and I only want the pictures in case he comes back and tries to do something. How long should I keep the pictures and how long will they hold up?

Answer 1

Police are happy for evidence like this. Give them the photos and testify for them so that they have something to go on next time this guy flips out. For example, just giving information about local drug dealers to police doesn't do much, but next time theres a drug bust they can incarcerate the dealer faster and longer.

Answer 2

Keep them for awhile.  Tell the manager what he has said & show the pictures.  Also, tell the police & show them the pics too.  If something happens to you or the building (like a fire), the police will know who to look into.  This guy sounds dangerous, be careful.

Answer 3

I would keep them indefinitely.  Print copies for the landlord and the police, as well as a set for yourself.  You never know what could happen in the future; your landlord may try to keep part of your security deposit for the damage to your door, or you may cross paths with this psycho later in life and want to have evidence that he has messed with you before.  Also, any legal issues involved with this incident could take years to work out, so I would keep these filed safely in case the situation ever calls for the need of this evidence.

Answer 4

always keep pictures and any other evidence because of the damaged by the building can be used for the landlord if they decide to sue the man or he tries to sue you..since he sounds like a real loser.