[Bobboloo]

I understand what you are saying and realize that I'll never see the money. For me the point is that this person stole the security because it wasn't their money to spend. If there is no money, that the trustee can find, then the deposit was stolen by the debtor.

I'm not alright with someone stealing my money. I want some form justice whether it be criminal charges or a judgement on the debtors record.

California Civil code states that security deposits are prior to all other creditors. I realize BK trumps the state court but the BK judge has the power to grant a relief from the stay so that I can proceed with my claim in Small Claims. I understand that the BK judge is there for the debtors protection but some people should not be protected in certain situations and this is one of them.