Abandoned Property Legal Questions and Answers
Does the law require me to pay the whole rent if I break the lease due to inhabitable condition?
I am living in a rented apartment in downtown New York. It is an old apartment built in 1950s. Due to the recent earthquake huge cracks have opened up on the walls and ceilings and floorboards have broken away in many places. I want to move out of the place but my landlord is insisting on me paying the rent for the rest of the lease period. Does the law require me to pay the wh...
01/12/2017 | Category: Abandoned Pr... » Landlord Ten... | State: New York | #29970Is a lease agreement in which a tenant waives rights valid?
I moved into an apartment in White Plains, New York about two months back. In the lease agreement signed by me, there was a provision stating that the landlord had undertaken all repairs necessary to make the apartment fit for living and the tenant is completely responsible for the maintenance of the house from the date of handing over of possession till the expiry of the leas...
01/11/2017 | Category: Abandoned Pr... » Landlord Ten... | State: New York | #29916Do I need to return the security deposit of a tenant who failed to pay rent in Hawaii?
My tenant left town without paying two month’s rent and without any notice. I was unsuccessful in contacting him. Do I need to return the security deposit of a tenant who failed to pay rent in Hawaii?
12/28/2016 | Category: Abandoned Pr... » Landlord Ten... | State: Hawaii | #28930A previous tenant in our business parking lot has abandoned all of his property, including a fifth wheel
A previous tenant in our business parking lot has abandoned all of his property, including a fifth wheel trailer, bicycles and miscellaneous personal items. We have repeatedly tried contacting the tenant's brother as we do not know where the tenant is. It's been over 6 months since the tenant vacated. What action do we need to take be able to sell or dispose of the property?...
11/29/2016 | Category: Abandoned Pr... » Landlord Ten... | State: Kansas | #27302How can I legally remove an abandoned vehicle from my property?
Abandoned vehicle on my property; how do I legally remove?
05/24/2017 | Category: Abandoned Pr... » Vehicles | State: Florida | #37749Can I consider the vehicles left in my yard abandoned in Arizona?
We bought a house in December our possession date was Dec. 18th (bought from some friends) we give them an extra. Month so till January 18th to have their things moved out, they moved everything out of the house but left a bunch of vehicles and a camper in the yard and it is now 5 months since our possession date and they have been contacted several times to get their vehicles ...
05/19/2017 | Category: Abandoned Pr... » Vehicles | State: Arizona | #37453What is the procedure in Pennsylvania to do about a vehicle abandoned?
My ex-girlfriend died about a year ago she left a car at my house in my possession and I have the title but my name is not on it. Can I claim the car since it's been in my possession for over a year? if not how do I go about getting it I paid for the car but didn't have a license at the time and we put it in her name. I have the bill of sale with my name on it is the sufficient...
05/18/2017 | Category: Abandoned Pr... » Vehicles | State: Pennsylvania | #37382Can I sell an abandoned vehicle in Oklahoma that has sold once, but still I have the title?
Sold a travel trailer to a lady 3 years ago. She never transferred title. The trailer got impounded. She contacted me, said I could have the trailer back if I would get it out of impound as long as she could get her belongings out of it. I spent $1100 and retook possession of the trailer from the impound lot. She then has tried to get me arrested for stealing the trailer. It is...
05/08/2017 | Category: Abandoned Pr... » Vehicles | State: Oklahoma | #36855What do I do about a car left on my property in New Hampshire?
My neighbor was physically attacked by a guy. This guy left his car in my garden area. This car seems to be a stolen car. Can I call the police and get it removed now without trying to locate the owner or lien holder. I really don’t feel safe to be having this car in my private property. Please help.
04/20/2017 | Category: Abandoned Pr... » Vehicles | State: New Hampshire | #35978How is an abandoned car removed from someone's private property in Utah?
How is an abandoned car removed from someone’s private property? What is the law on this in the states of Utah?
04/19/2017 | Category: Abandoned Pr... » Vehicles | State: Utah | #35911