How long do you have to keep a person's belonging before getting rid of them even after giving notices?

Question

husband moved in his ex wifes 26 yo to help her out. We bought her a car and it was in our name and insurance, (she was to pay it off to be hers and get her own insurance),she got mad at us after drinking with some friends and took off in our car with her clothes and make up stuff and left. After a month we got the car back by having to go get it, but, she has never came to get her belongings after calling her, text message, email and asking her family. Still she refuses to get her belongings which are getting runt in our garage by mice. How long are we responsible for her stuff and when can we get rid of it, without getting in trouble with the law? Thanks

Answer 1

I think it depends on what state you're in. Document all the attempts that you have made to return her belongings, send a certified letter stating that if she doesn't pick them up in 30 days, they will be disposed of. Check with your local statutes, but I think that would cover your liability. Good luck.

Answer 2

Need to check the laws of the state you live in. they vary so much from state to state and the only way is to pick up the phone and call the Sheriffs office, the District Attorney or the City Police and ask them.

I would think that if he would send a certified letter to her, where she has to sign for it to prove she got it, give her 30 days to get her stuff or it will be disposed of, he should be within his rights.

Again, check local laws to make sure they don't require say, 45 days to pick stuff up, or as little as 10 days.

Answer 3

she surely has gotten word by now. send it again and say when you are putting it out on the street and she has that day to get it or it goes. if the mice have eaten it, it is no good anyway. just do it. mice carry diseases also. that is as bad as eating rotten food, as to put on mice infested clothing or use what ever else they have been living on. i see no reason for someone to get in trouble for cleaning their own house. goodness gracious! i would not care if it was raining or not either, she doesn't respect you well enough to even return a message.

Answer 4

Keep a dated copy of all requests you have made for her to pick her things up and any responses that she has made refusing to do so. You are not a 'storage unit' and you are within your rights to 'give the junk a toss' after 30 days. Good luck!!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Every state had different rules regarding abandoned property. Consult with a local attorney or look it up under "abandoned property" in your state's statutes which are probably available on line.

Answer 7

send her a documented letter telling her she has 30 days if she doesn't come in that time junk it all. if she wants to take you to court over it then you are covered.