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How do I claim abandoned real estate? How do I claim abandoned real estate?... 01/10/07 Category»Abandoned Property State»MI #309 |
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What do I do about the abandoned cars left in the garage at my job where I am security officer? I am a security officer at a public library. The library runs its own private garage. There are a couple cars that seemed abandoned in the garage. One has no plates or other forms of identification the other has expired plates from Michigan. They both have several layers of dust ... 02/07/07 Category»Abandoned Property State»KY #463 |
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Can it be argued that another local retailer's price tag on an item is an advertised price? A local retailer states that they will match any advertised price. Can it be argued that another local retailer's price tag on an item is an advertised price? I am an attorney doing research on this issue, I would appreciate any help with this. I am trying to argue that a sign... 02/16/07 Category»Abandoned Property State»FL #729 |
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What can my mother do about the land she sold that has not been maintained or taxes paid? My Mom owned 10 acres of land and sold 5 of those to a friend. Over 25 years have passed and the friend has never been back to the land, never paid the taxes and never contacted my mom. How does my mom get her off of the property that they have been dwelling on for over 25 year... 02/16/07 Category»Abandoned Property State»ALL #730 |
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What happens to unclaimed funds owed to someone by a creditor? When a customer does not take the credit on their account after being notified and five years has elapsed, what should happen to the credit? Is it returned to the state? ... 03/02/07 Category»Abandoned Property State»WI #779 |
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How do I file claim of abandoned easement on my property in my County in Arizona? How do I file claim of abandoned easement on my property in my County in Arizona?... 02/01/07 Category»Abandoned Property State»AZ #1303 |
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How long must I hold property before it is considered abandoned? I live in Jefferson County Alabama and my garage is full of personal property consisting of clothes, household goods, misc. nothing of much value but the owner refuses to pick it up. First, I put it in storage but it was costing me a hundred a month so after 8 months I took it ba... 03/28/07 Category»Abandoned Property State»AL #2278 |
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What rights do I have to the vehicle that has been left at my property abandoned? A "friend" left his car in my backyard for over a year. Do I have the legal right to sell it or collect rent on it? I never told him he could "store" it here for a year and he would not come get it.... 03/29/07 Category»Abandoned Property State»CO #2313 |
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Can I place a lien on a vehicle that I fixed and was never paid for? I own a auto repair shop. I fixed a vehicle and they only paid half the bill. They paid half in a check and there was a stop payment put on that check. I was wondering what paperwork is needed to get a vehicle lien on it or a mechanics title for the vehicle so I can keep it for ... 03/29/07 Category»Abandoned Property State»WI #2320 |
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What is the law associated with Unclaimed Property? We are an Aerospace Repair Facility. We've repaired units for a company in Florida. We've been trying to reach them since Dec 2005 with no response. What's the law associated with Unclaimed Property. ... 05/16/07 Category»Abandoned Property State»WA #4972 |
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A court generally must declare property to be abandoned Who do I contact to find out if the property across from my house has been abandoned?... 05/31/07 Category»Abandoned Property State»AZ #6079 |
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See http://www.dot.state.tx.us/forms/vehicle_titles/vtr_265_ If an auto has been stored on private property for a number of years, is it possible to sell the auto without a title? The owner of the auto has not interest in it.... 07/08/07 Category»Abandoned Property State»TX #6999 |
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How long does property need to sit before its considered abandoned? How long does property need to sit before its considered abandoned? ... 09/25/07 Category»Abandoned Property State»GA #9051 |
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Can can I get my stuff from my sister's property if she will not let me enter to get it My sister will not let me get my property on her land. What do I do to get my property back before she sells it?... 11/13/07 Category»Abandoned Property State»DE #12151 |
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What can we do with the items that we were storing for a friend who can not pick them up? My fiancee's friend asked if we could hold some of her belongings while she temporarily moved to another state. We were expecting to hold the items for a couple of months, but now she says that she is not coming back. She will not pay for us to ship them to her and she will not... 01/20/09 Category»Abandoned Property State»AL #15028 |
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My ex roommate is saying I stole her stuff since she never picke dit up once the lease was up A person moved out of leased apartment and changed address even though paying remainder of lease and did not move belongings. The lease was up so I moved in August. I am now accused of theft for taking her belongings. She was gone for 3 months and came to get the items after le... 02/11/09 Category»Abandoned Property State»CO #15226 |
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Can my mother legally sale my father's abandoned property if they are still married? My step father and mother lived with me and then they separated. He left and has never came back to get his personal property that includes, a boat, 4-wheeler, and many tools. They are still married. My mom and I have now moved and had to move his personal property to the new add... 02/17/09 Category»Abandoned Property State»TN #15266 |
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What can I do with property thta was left in a building that was foreclosed on? I have a commercial warehouse that has 2 vans and tools in it. After repeated concerns to clean out this the building I'm met with 'the bankruptcy person has it', but I'm not given any names or numbers to contact them. It's been 10 months with no activity or correspondence at al... 02/24/09 Category»Abandoned Property State»FL #15341 |
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What are my options to have the abandoned boat removed from my dock? I live in Key Largo Florida on a canal. Through an acquaintance I met someone who needed dockage for his 44' boat. We agreed on a monthly fee. The owner has not paid his fee for 5 months and does not return my calls. The boat needs attention and is taking on more water than n... 02/28/09 Category»Abandoned Property State»FL #15392 |
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How might I gain clear title to vehicles left at my shop after failed attempts to notify owners? I am the owner of an Auto Repair Shop. I have had a couple of vehicles in storage for over a year. I have sent certifed letters to the address the owners to the address they provided, but the letters were returned. I can nott get a title because I do not know where the owners ... 03/02/09 Category»Abandoned Property State»MS #15417 |
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What forms do I need to file a judicial Declaration of Abandonment of a mobile home? I need to file a judicial Declaration of Abandonment of a mobile home. What form do I use?... 03/05/09 Category»Abandoned Property State»CA #15454 |
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What are my options for selling property left in my garage for storage after 4 years? A one time friend left his painting equipment in my garage almost 4 years ago. We have tried to communicate with them twice concerning this matter with no response. Can I sell it to get it out of my way? What kind of notice do I need to give them if any, after trying to contact t... 03/06/09 Category»Abandoned Property State»OR #15470 |
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What can I do with the abandoned property left behind by a tenant that was evicted? I own commercial property in which I have terminated a lease with a tenant for non payment of rent. The tenant has abandoned certain personal property and has been given the mandatory three day notice to vacate in accordance with the lease terms. It has now been two months and ... 03/09/09 Category»Abandoned Property State»CO #15503 |
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What can I legally do with the things a tenant left in the apartment when he moved owing us rent? My husband and I inherited a tenant who is a registered sex offender. He and his family moved out in January without giving notice and have abandoned their belongings. The sheriff's department have not managed to track him down yet, and I believe a warrant may have been issued ... 03/19/09 Category»Abandoned Property State»WA #15688 |
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What can I do with the abandoned property left a my store by customers? I own a computer repair store near an Indiana college campus. When a notebook computer problem involves a motherboard, the fix costs more than the computer is worth. And, many times the students don't pick up their worthless computer so they don't have to pay our diagnosis fee.... 03/30/09 Category»Abandoned Property State»IN #15816 |
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Who owns a motorcycle that someone bought over two years ago but never picked up from me? Two years ago an individual purchased a BMW motorcycle from me. The value was approximately $10,000 and that was the purchase price. He paid with a Suntrust cashier's check and I gave him a notarized bill of sale. The date was March 16, 2007. The title was delivered to me one wee... 03/30/09 Category»Abandoned Property State»TN #15821 |
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How can I proceed in small claims court if I am unable to locate defendant? A customer has left a piano at our place of business for more than five years. She has refused to pay rental or moving costs and other repairs we did. She has moved and will not give me her current address, though I have her phone number. I have sent papers advising her of sma... 04/15/09 Category»Abandoned Property State»TX #16021 |
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What can I do legally to sell property that we were never paid for moving? Our licensed and bonded moving company moved a man (John Doe) from Austin to San Antonio. The move price was based on inventory submitted by 'John Doe' and bid by the company, but upon arrival the guy had 2-3 times more inventory. He wanted the additional amount also loaded and d... 04/28/09 Category»Abandoned Property State»TX #16275 |
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How long can one abandon property being stored before you can take ownership? A live-in employee quit and left her belongings for us to store. We have asked her multiple times to pick up her stuff and currently are paying to store it. How long do we have to wait, and what steps can we take to get rid of her stuff? ... 04/28/09 Category»Abandoned Property State»ALL #16302 |
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Can I claim the aircraft being stored in my hanger if rent is owed for storage? I have a renter keeping his aircraft in my hangar. He has not paid rent in almost 3 years. We have a written agreement which says he owes me $100/month. I would like to give him notice that I will start selling parts of his aircraft to cover the almost $3,000 that He owes me. He ... 04/28/09 Category»Abandoned Property State»ALL #16305 |
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How do I put a lien on some furniture I have been storing for someone? We have a contract to store property for a client of ours (furniture valued at about $3,000), client is in breach of contract and does not want to pay for storage. My question is What sort of lien do I file on the property and how do I file it?... 04/29/09 Category»Abandoned Property State»ALL #16449 |
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Can the gas station owner tow my son's vehicle for leaving it in the lot for 2 weeks? My son left my vehicle in Idaho Falls, Idaho at a gas station. The station had the vehicle towed. I was never notified that the vehicle was abandoned and I had to pay 2 weeks of storage fees. Can I dispute those charges because I was not notified that the vehicle was abandoned?... 05/02/09 Category»Abandoned Property State»ID #16521 |
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What are my son's options to recover his belongings from his ex-roommates wife? My son left the service (Coast Guard) where he was stationed in Florida and returned home to Michigan 3 weeks ago. He left behind a considerable amount of property in a friend's home (where he was living). The friend is involved in a bitter divorce situation and has moved from th... 06/08/09 Category»Abandoned Property State»FL #16905 |
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