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What does one do with belongings of another when they are left behind and they were not a tenant but a guest in North Carolina?
If you have contacted this person and tried to make arrangements with them to remove their stuff from your place, and they stall or ignore you...it's really up to you and how long you want to be their "free storage". I would suggest that you send them one last "certified" letter telling them in very specific terms just how long they have to claim and remove their property and that failure to do so by that designated time will result in your selling or disposing of that property and that any profit resulting from the disposal will be considered payment for storage. If you feel uncertain of your right to do this - just call the police dept. and ask them what you have the right to do. Bet they'll tell you the same thing. It happened to me, I called the police to confirm then put all the person's stuff at the curb where it magically disappeared!
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How long must a landlord hold a renters personal property after they move out?
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.....
How long does a tenant have to remove property after breaking lease in NJ?
In most states, when a tenant has been lawfully evicted, the landlord has the right to remove the personal belongings of the former tenant from the rental property. Each state, however, has laws regarding what the landlord must do with that property after removing it. Some states require the landlord to keep belongings in storage for 30 days prior to disposing it - in this case the landlord has the right to collect the storage fees from the tenant before releasing the belongings - while other states, such as Florida, permit the landlord to dispose of the belongings as the landlord sees fit. In South Carolina, the landlord has to remove all property and place it on the curbside, where the tenant has 48 hours to retrieve them or they will be disposed of.
Why does a tenant need a certificate of insurance?
Landlords generally require a tenant to have a certificate of insurance showing that the tenant has personal belongings insured, as the landlord's policy doesn't cover personal property of the tenant.
When a tenant skips town leaving belongings and unpaid rent?
In most states if there is evidence of abandonment of the property by the tenant, the landlord can reclaim the property without going to court. If the tenant owes money the landlord can sue in absentia (must use tenant's last known address) for unpaid money and damages if applicable. If he leaves personal belongings you can dispose of them as you see fit.
How long does a landlord have to store a tenants property after an eviction in NY?
In Florida the landlord doesn't have to store an evicted tenant's belongings. They can sell the belongings to recover rent and damage. In many other states, however, this is not true, but the landlord's obligations expire in 30 days. In South Carolina the items can simply be put out to the curb.
Why does a tenant need property damage insurance?
Your land lord is not responsible for any damage to or loss of personal belongs. This is why you would want to get renters insurance. The owner of the home should have it covered with "Home Owner's Insurance", which doesn't cover a tenant's belongings should there be a fire, etc. Renter's Insurance covers the tenant's belongings. Without it, a tenant would not be eligible for a claim and would not be able to recoup any losses.
What sort of situation would require landlords insurance?
Landlord's insurance would be necessary to protect the owners's property in the event of mishap but it would remain the responsibility of the tenant to cover their own belongings with tenant insurance.
What is a Trespass by a Tenant?
A trespass by a tenant would occur if the tenant entered an area they had no right to enter such as another tenant's unit, garage or storage space.
Can you dispose of a tenants belongings in a storage unit if they haven't paid rent?
Every state law is different regarding this. Many states require that the items being moved into a storage unit, which the tenant will be responsible for, for a defined period of time. In some states you are allowed to keep the tenant's property, especially if money is owed to you, the landlord; while in other states, like South Carolina, you must remove all the property from the dwelling and place it by the nearest curb, where the tenant can pick it up at his earliest convenience.
Is it okay to put a for rent sign even if your current tenant is 17 days away from moving out?
You can put the sign up any time. If you actually rent it for August 1 (take money), and the current tenant doesn't leave, you may have a legal obligation to put the new tenant up, and store their belongings, until the old tenant leaves.
Can you sue your landlord for locking the rented unit and pawning the renters belongings?
Yes. The landlord cannot act until they have a court judgment against the tenant.
What are the landlord rights if tenant dies?
Landlord has to relinquish the rights of the family to enter the unit for the purposes of gathering belongings. If the family continues to pay the rent then they can keep the unit (but not live in it) for another month or the remainder of the lease in some cases.
