2006-08-02 13:44:16 · 9 answers · asked by saron0 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I would send the person a certified letter (write a letter and pay an extra dollar at the post office to certify it) requesting that they come within 14-30 days and remove their belongings or you will sell/give away their stuff. Date it and then act according to your letter. Keep a copy of the letter (photocopy with your signature and certified ticket) for yourself in case the tenant tries to sue. You will win the case.
2006-08-02 13:51:11 · answer #1 · answered by Draga M. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can not throw the stuff away. If you do, and the tenant decides to come back for the stuff you will have to reimburse them for the stuff you threw out. I'm not sure how long you have to keep it. You might try contacting the other tenant to see if there is a forwarding address that you can send a letter to. Or maybe they left a forwarding address with you. Try going that route. Otherwise I would wait at least 6 months before you get rid of the stuff. That way it won't look as though you tossed it out the second the tenant left.
2006-08-02 13:49:55 · answer #2 · answered by Mary J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you the landlord or the remaining tenant? Either way you do need to give noticed and a reasonable amount of time for the former tenant to retrieve the boxes. Certified mail is probably the best way. The charge for Certified mail is $2.40 plus $1.85 for a return receipt plus regular postage. Total $4.64 for a 1 oz letter.
2006-08-02 15:42:50 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First I would contact her and give her a certain amount of weeks to claim her property. Then tell her if the items aren't picked up by that date, you're gonna charge her storage fees by the month. After that if she still hasn't pick up her property, do whatever. ( Remember to contact her frequently or put it in writing for her notification).
That way if she tries to take you to court, you'll have documentation.
2006-08-02 13:58:22 · answer #4 · answered by LDYBLK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
send certified letter to last know address with specific time line for disposal. You need to give them ample time to pick up but you dont have to wait forever, depends on state landlord tenant law.
2006-08-02 13:50:01 · answer #5 · answered by Ann 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not touch those boxes call your landlord to do it or if you own the place you must keep them safe unless you can contact the person to come and get them. very touchy situation play it safe.
2006-08-02 13:50:04 · answer #6 · answered by vanessa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stock them somewhere just in case. She could come back at you and sue you. Give it couple of months before.
2006-08-02 13:49:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the landlord to do it. or charge a storage fee of 10.00 a day.
2006-08-02 14:33:13 · answer #8 · answered by not coming back 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you have to give them notice
2006-08-02 13:47:23 · answer #9 · answered by idontkno 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋