2007-01-18 23:58:54 · 4 answers · asked by Clark 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Sounds like you're talking about a Landlord's Lien. The rules vary from state to state, but here's a Texas example. It's very easy to Google other states, assuming you're in the US.
http://www.texastenant.org/rights/landlordtook/tenantproperty/tenantproperty.html
2007-01-19 00:33:15 · answer #1 · answered by Shane 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to check the specific state rules. I would check online.
You may need to post a notice, hold the items for a period after the notice, then conduct an auction to show that you obtained the best price for the items. You will also have to return any surplus.
So, normally a landlord has some rights to claim the items but only after following procedures that help to protect the tenant from simple mistakes. Note that the rules are different if the tenant is a member of the military on active duty.
2007-01-19 09:48:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I managed 3 rental houses for my father in-law. That gives
both the landlord and you to make good on any debts.
2007-01-19 08:27:52 · answer #3 · answered by Williamstown 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are truly abandoned I would think so. The landlord needs to get their back rent somehow.
2007-01-19 08:05:18 · answer #4 · answered by Tom B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋