Abandoned rented copy machine?

Question

I rented a copier for three weeks, which was delivered the day of order. At the end three weeks, I called the company to pick it up. A week went by and no pick up – so I called again. Another week has gone by with no pick up. Now I consider myself storing the machine in my living room. I am considering writing a certified letter informing this company that they have abandoned their equipment. Being in California - is there any certain forms or letter formats out there that I should use to protect myself legally? I know there is for landlords, but this is a different situation.

Answer 1

Send a notarized letter to the company telling them that their machine is there and that they can pick it up when they want.

Pu t a can for dimes next to the machine and tell the neighborhood they can make copies for a dime.

Answer 2

You have only had the copier for five weeks and they may be behind in their billing and correspondence. Of course, like you state, y ou do not have the right to keep the item.

1. Call one more time and ask to speak with the manager.

2. Send a registered letter, return receipt requested, to the company, as they may be going out of business. Check with the California Attorney General's office -- which is in charge of consumer protection in your state and the with the Better Business Bureau, which is now on the internet. Very easy to file a statement with the BBB, and they investigate immediately.

3. I like the idea of sending the company a bill for storage.

Answer 3

No, just inform the Better Bussiness Bureau that such equipment was ABANDONED by the rent Co. in your premises and you'll be set!

Answer 4

Send them a bill for storage, You'll be surprised how fast they
pick it up..

Thank you very much, while you're up!