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How long must a landlord hold a renters personal property after they move out?
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∙ 12y ago
Only as long as you want, at that point it is your house. You will, hoever, have a better court case if you tell the person to get their things, and what will happen if they don't, do this at least 2-3 times, and then if you go to court they will favor you.....
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoEvery state is different about this: normally, once the tenant has moved out of the property, anything left behind becomes the property of landlord. If tenant was evicted and was forced to move out by the Sheriff's office/Constable, then, there are rules regarding the belongings left behind by the tenant. In South Carolina, for example, you must move all of the tenant's belongings onto the curb near the street, where the tenant would have easy access to remove the belongings once the landlord has taken possession. In some states, the landlord may be required to store the belongings, generally for up to 30 days, or the landlord may automatically be entitled to the belongings.
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Can Landlord hold personal property for back rent?
No.
Can a landlord hold your property until he receives payment?
It depends, did you sign a contract saying that if the landlord did not receive payment in _ amount of time, the landlord may hold personal property until payment is received If you did not (which no logical person would do, unless they did not like and or enjoy their personal property) then it is against the law that they take it, unless you HAND it over to them or allow them to take it, if they took (also known as stole) any personal property without your permission, you can take your landlord to court, and justice will most likely will be paid, but to be positively far, the landlord can give a certain amount of time for you to pack your things if you did not pay, so things do even out, but this is not a legal case unless you either handed or gave permission for your landlord to take/touch your personal property... But, you must pay your rent...
Can the landlord hold property after eviction due to balance of rent due?
In most jurisdictions, yes. A landlord can hold personal effects and in many cases sell them to recoup money owed. When a landlord holds personal effects or sell them to recoup money owed, this is called 'conversion' and landlord is liable to the tenant for the 'reasonable value' of the property regardless of what they were sold for .... you got it, now the judge becomes the trier of fact on what was 'reasonable value.' The better practice is to store the property ... in California after 15 days... and let the tenant or prior owner pay the storage fee to regain possession of the personal effects.
Can an attorney hold personal property without reason?
No an attorney cannot hold personal property without reason or even with reason. There is no documented reason that any attorney should withhold personal property.
Can an attorney hold personal property without a court order?
No an attorney cannot hold personal property without a court order. There is no documented reason that any attorney should withhold personal property.
Can a lien be placed on a house to allow personal property to be recovered from the residence in New York?
The usual method for recovering property left in a residence that the present tenant or landlord refuses to release is through small claims court. The owner of the personal property must file a claim in court and win a judgment. The court would issue an order for the recovery of the property or money damages, not a lien. In most cases in is illegal for someone to hold personal property unless the holder has a court order allowing the action or a judgment for debt owed.
How long must you hold abandoned personal property in Ontario?
30 days
Can the landlord hold property due to balance of rent due?
Generally, no. The possession of someone else's property for a debt is a "pledge" or "security agreement" that goes well beyond the mere obligation to pay rent. In other words, the tenant must AGREE to allow the landlord to have a security interest in the tenant's property. However, if the landlord has accrued moving and storage fees for the tenant's property, the landlord often has an automatic "lien" on the property for payment of those expenses, but not the overdue rent. When the landlord perfects the lien, holds a public auction and sells the tenant's property, the landlord can usually only keep the amount of profit (if any) that covers the expenses, unless there is also a court order that the tenant owes other rent, penalties, fees, interest, costs, etc.
Can California landlord modify renter's method of rental payment?
A renters monthly payment can only be modified in a contract. If the contract stipulates a certain method of payment and it is signed, then they can hold the renter to that type of payment. They cannot suddenly change the type of payment.
When can a manager of an apartment complex change the locks?
In Canada if there has been several break-ins in the complex then the landlord has the right to change ALL locks, but the tenants must be notified and given a new key. The only other reason would be if the tenant has not paid their rent, then the landlord can change the lock on that particular apartment with the contents still in it until the tenant pays the rent. In the US a landlord cannot use self-help to hold the renter's personal property for rent due, unless it was so stated in the rental agreement. Before a landlord can seize property and lock a delinquent tenant out of the residence they must use due process of law, receive a Writ of Possession and serve the delinquent tenant with the writ. If the tenant does not recover his or her belongings within the specified time limit, the landlord can consider them abandoned and dispose of them in whatever manner chosen. If the landlord wishes to remove the property from the residence before the set time expires he must secure those items in a storage area.
What are renters rights in eminent domain?
Renters hold rights in a property, essentially the right of possession. The government agency can serve the tenants and condemn their rights in the property at the same time they acquire the owners' interests. The government can also choose to merely step into the owners' shoes and retain the tenants under the existing lease terms. Some leases include language that specify what happens to the tenants when the property is impacted by eminent domain. If tenants are displaced by a public project, they may be entitled to relocation benefits such as moving expenses and rental assistance.
What four jobs did shakespeare hold during his life?
He was an actor and playwright and also a businessman, since he owned part of the theatre company and part of the theatre. He was also a landlord; he owned rental property.
