I recently was put in a position that quitting was the only reasonable option (under less than amicable circumstances). Having said that, I have the passwords for the company that has not provided me with my final paycheck and currently has my personal belongings. It is not my intention to maliciously use these passwords, my questions is do I have to provide them to the company just because they ask for them?

The passwords belong to the company, not to you. Besides, giving them the passwords puts you on the moral high ground when it comes to what they owe you. If you've provided everything you need to provide, it leaves them without a justification to hang their hat on when it comes to your personal possessions (they don't have a legal leg to stand on when it comes to your wages regardless of what you do). If you don't return them, they can hold them over your head "when you give us the passwords, we'll give you your personal stuff" and no one wins.

I recently was put in a position that quitting was the only reasonable option (under less than amicable circumstances). Having said that, I have the passwords for the company that has not provided me with my final paycheck and currently has my personal belongings. It is not my intention to maliciously use these passwords, my questions is do I have to provide them to the company just because they ask for them? It is prudent to provide them with the passwords and any other company property you have immediately..and also present them with an itemized demand and deadline to provide you with your personal belongings. If they fail to do so, contact the police, file a report, and sue them in small claims court if you must or if the value exceeds small claims court, through a private attorney.

Tghank for the advice. I have turned over the passwords and am working on a mutual resolution.

I think this is the best approach..mediate and when all else fails, litigate.