Abandoned Property Legal Questions and Answers
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. We are stuck with dozens of junk computers that will never be picked up. What can we legally do w...
03/30/2009 | Category: Abandoned Property | State: Indiana | #15816What 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 because he failed to register his new address. We need to get their stuff out in order to refurbish...
03/19/2009 | Category: Abandoned Property | State: Washington | #15688What 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 the abandoned property has never been asked for. Can I, as landlord, sell this property for back ren...
03/09/2009 | Category: Abandoned Property | State: Colorado | #15503What 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 them twice? Do I need to attempt to get them the money from the sale of the equipment?
03/06/2009 | Category: Abandoned Property | State: Oregon | #15470What 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?
03/05/2009 | Category: Abandoned Property | State: California | #15454How 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 are. The Justice Court here said I need their address so they can send summons to them, but I do no...
03/02/2009 | Category: Abandoned Property | State: Mississippi | #15417What 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 normal. I sent a registered letter to his only known address notifying him that he has until Februar...
02/28/2009 | Category: Abandoned Property | State: Florida | #15392What 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 all. I need to have a huge garage sale or something to show the building to prospective buyers. What t...
02/24/2009 | Category: Abandoned Property | State: Florida | #15341Can 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 address. He is aware of the move; yet, never asked about his property. It has been 45 days since he lef...
02/17/2009 | Category: Abandoned Property | State: Tennessee | #15266My 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 lease was up!
02/11/2009 | Category: Abandoned Property | State: Colorado | #15226