A former friend stored items in my home since 2002, needless to say we are no longer friends. I just found out she is coming tommorrow to pick up her items. She never lived in the home. She never asked when to come get the items.
2007-01-24 09:15:11 · 20 answers · asked by Micheal B 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Legally, you are under no obligation to give back her items. She abandoned them and the rights to it years ago, and you could charge her rent on said items. That being said, is it worth it? I doubt it, unless you are using them or have come to rely on them.
I wouldn't go out of my way for her. It would be at your convenience not hers, and be sure there is someone else with you when she comes, so that she only takes what is hers and hers alone.
Edited to add: I agree with the other posters in that if possible, I would put the items outside.
2007-01-24 10:36:25 · answer #1 · answered by I_Love_Life! 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If it is that big of an issue for you I would leave everything out side for her to pick up. Preferably under some kind of cover in case it rains and you are not there. If your friend does not show up to claim her stuff then get rid of it.
You are under no obligation to let this person in to your home.
I would make this a pain free transfer. Time for both of you to move on.
2007-01-24 10:21:46 · answer #2 · answered by Think.for.your.self 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would tell her that you considered the items abandoned. State laws consider property abandoned after 3-5 years, depending on the state.
2007-01-24 09:50:02 · answer #3 · answered by Sharon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because of the fact the fee on gold dropped lower back they are no longer particularly so nerve-racking to purchase each little thing. i might examine with some community shops until eventually now you pass to 3 employer that has the money to sell on television or contained in the newspapers. in case you have issues in basic terms laying around which you dont use and dont have any sentimental fee, I cant see why you wouldnt sell them and use the money for something which you rather choose yet get a community save to appraise them so as which you comprehend what they are properly worth,.
2016-09-27 22:51:03 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that you owe her nothing. You had every right to throw everything out years ago. On the other hand...why didn't you? How will you feel later about this? If you think you'll feel guilty later, you might owe it to yourself to give this ex-friend her junk and be able to leave her and the relationship behind, guilt free.
2007-01-24 09:24:23 · answer #5 · answered by Lappet 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well if you were kind enough to store her stuff for five years, you might as well let her collect it I guess. Unless you're using the stuff, then it's bad luck for her. Everything you don't need for five years you can probably live without for the rest of your life.
2007-01-24 10:09:44 · answer #6 · answered by chocolatebunny 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
After 5 yrs and she thinks her items are still around? Tell her you have thrashed them last year.
2007-01-24 19:00:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should had gotten rid of the stuff 5 years ago. Since you didn't, I think you should put the stuff out front, so she can get them, and then she won't be in your house.
2007-01-24 09:38:22 · answer #8 · answered by coutterhill 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should graciously allow her to come get her items so that you can be rid of them, she can be content, and you can both move on to bigger and better things.
There is no value in harboring anger against your former friend. Treat them with kindness, and maybe some day it will come back to benefit you.
2007-01-24 09:23:58 · answer #9 · answered by Gerry Mander 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
You don't have to let anyone in your home you don't want in, except if the law has a warrent. It is your home. After five years I'd charge storage.
2007-01-24 13:46:55 · answer #10 · answered by JKS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋