Abandoned Property Legal Questions and Answers
How Can I Dispose of Property Left Behind Four Years Ago in Montana?
My Brother in law asked us to store a car engine for him back in 2004. We have asked him many times over the years to come and get it. He had since moved out of town and at one time said he didn't want it anymore. Now we want to sell it and get rid of it. He is threatening to sue us for theft of property, but still won't come get it. Is the engine considered abandoned property ...
04/14/2010 | Category: Abandoned Property | State: Montana | #21782Is My Landlord Liable For Disposing of My Personal Property?
Landlord removed personal property and put in yard during storm then changed locks to garage. Came into rental took freezer while placing $500 of food in box to rot. Removed washer n dryer too. After all this gave a 30 day termination notice. Did I mention i have a baby and signed lease with him? What can I sue for?
02/04/2010 | Category: Abandoned Property | State: Pennsylvania | #20794How Do I Get Rid of Abandoned Property in Maryland?
I want to know my rights to the disposal of my former girl friends personal property. She resided in my home for 9 years, paid no rent and there was no written occupancy agreement. Six months ago I gave her written notice to vacate, she refused, relationship became abusive, I secured a protective order 25 days ago and she was told to vacate and give me an inventory of items she...
01/26/2010 | Category: Abandoned Property | State: Maryland | #20640How Do I Get Rid of Abandoned Property in Florida?
What do I do with a small boat left on a foreclosed property? Can I sell it or have it hauled off? It does not appear to be in good condition but the hull looks good. Can I claim it, repair it, and how would I get title for it? What do I do with this boat? I do not know who the owner is. Can I store it on my property and charge storage or claim it and try to obtain a title to i...
01/23/2010 | Category: Abandoned Property | State: Florida | #20579What can I do if the tenant who leased land from me leaves personal property behind after eviction?
I live in Tennessee and am the owner of a small piece of rental property. I have served a notice of eviction to my tenant who rents a lot for a trailer she owns. The trailer is over 30 yrs old and I suspect she is going to abandon the trailer and disappear at the end of this month. What are my rights/oblations in getting rid of the trailer?
01/15/2010 | Category: Abandoned Property | State: Tennessee | #20462How Long to I Have to Keep Property My Ex-Husband Has Failed to Pick Up?
my ex husband still has property in my home. his lawyer has not responded to mine's requests for retrieving these items. how long must i keep these things in my possession?
01/10/2010 | Category: Abandoned Property | State: Mississippi | #20365What Do I Do With Property Never Picked Up By A Buyer in New York?
A customer purchased four machines from me and paid me $1200 for them back in September. After over 3 months of letters, emails and phone calls I still can't get him to get these shipped out and he no longer returns calls or replies to emails or letters. I have notified him through email, phone call and certified letter that storage fees are being charged now but he hasn't re...
01/05/2010 | Category: Abandoned Property | State: Arizona | #20303What Do I Do With Property Never Picked Up By A Buyer at a Public Aucton?
After my business went out of business we had a public auction. Several items were never picked up (left in my building and supposed to be out within 5 days per the auctioneer) we made repeated attempts to get the buyer to pick up his items. 6 months later they were told to get the items out by the end of october. Its now november. We also have a saved voice mail by the buy...
11/03/2009 | Category: Abandoned Property | State: New York | #19433How Do I Get Rid of Tenant's Abandoned Property in New Mexico?
As a landlord, in NM, what must I do legally to dispose of abandoned vehicle.
09/01/2009 | Category: Abandoned Property | State: New Mexico | #18363Is the Landlord Liable for Property Left Behind After a Tenant Defaults on Lease?
In North Carolina , a tenant who promises to pay back rent with a settlement from an unknown source , finally abandones a property ,moves his person and other tenants to another location and does not remove property for a period of more than 30 days is entitled to what ? Back rent excessive (more than $10,000 and house unfit to live in)
08/31/2009 | Category: Abandoned Property | State: North Carolina | #18360