My roommate (who was never on a lease) originally moved in as a subletter from August - January when one of my friends was going to move in. When I brought it up in January that my friend was going to be moving in at the end of the month, my roommate FLIPPED OUT and moved out immediately.
He left some things, but said that he would continue to pay rent until he came and got them. It has been two months since he left. He still hasnt come to get his stuff - and he skipped out on some of our utility bills. We were in contact with him for a few weeks after he left - bugging him every day to come get his stuff, and he would not come over. He stopped responding and it has been at least 6 weeks since we heard from him.
He left a few boxes of clothes and small items, and his TV. Everything but the tv is pretty much worthless. When are we able to sell his TV to offset the costs of the bills and rent and cleaning that he left us to pay?
2007-03-12 05:43:17 · 8 answers · asked by Lexie H 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I think after 30 days it is considered abandoned. I would wait a couple more weeks and the sell the stuff. I he comes back before then I would not give him his stuff until he clears up his debts. If it is after that just say sorry mate you didn't call so I sold your stuff.
2007-03-12 05:50:59 · answer #1 · answered by bargod 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure about roommates but my parents own a storage lot and they have to at least notify the person by certified mail that if they dont pay or collect their belongings they will forfeit any property in the building. They are allowed to send the letter after 30 days past due account.
2007-03-12 13:18:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send him a certified letter with signature required - Give him a set date with a reasonable amount of time - such as "You are being notified that you must make arrangements to pick up your belonging from XYZ's apartment by April 1, 2007. If you do not pick up the items by that date then they will be disposed of."
Make sure you keep a copy of the letter and the return receipt. After his deadline dump his stuff. Then take him to court and sue him for the remaining utilities he owes you.
2007-03-12 13:31:22 · answer #3 · answered by Susie D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a legal issue that requires an opinion of a bona fide lawyer who understands the possession laws in your city and/or state. Unfortunately, these laws vary from place to place. That's why you need to use a local legal eagle. Despite what you've heard possession is not nine-tenths of the law.
2007-03-12 12:55:59 · answer #4 · answered by oldprof 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm in the same situation but its almost been 7 days since she left and she's got her stuff still at my place...mostly clothes and junk too. But I've been told that the legal way to do it is....if you know where this guys at then send him a certified letter claiming that if he doesn't pick up the rest of his things then you'll get a storage unit and the only way you'd have access to your things is by paying what you owe in rent utilities and storage fees. Just an idea...you can also let him know too that he's welcome to keep the storage unit and get name changed if he pays you back....
2014-02-09 00:44:09 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the day he moved out and quit talking to you
2007-03-12 13:01:53 · answer #6 · answered by glamour04111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say it's yours now.
2007-03-12 12:50:19 · answer #7 · answered by droolie_da_dog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go for it!
2007-03-12 12:52:45 · answer #8 · answered by †If he only knew† 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋