What steps need to be taken to get rid of my previous tenant’s property?
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What steps need to be taken to get rid of my previous tenant’s property?
I have had a tenant with no legal lease/contract written living with me for the past few months. Just over a week ago he was sent to jail. I no longer want him living me and plan on notifying him by mail that he is no longer welcome to live in my house. His room is still full of his things and my question is what steps need to be taken to get rid of his property? I’m assuming there is a waiting period but without having made a legal agreement I’m not sure what needs to be done exactly.
Asked on January 9, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Arizona
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Please seek help from an attorney in your area. You yourself have charachterized this person as a "tenant" and it does not matter if there is a formal or written lease agreement in place. And it may be beter for you that he is a considered a month to month tenant. You need to properly evict the tenant in order to be able to even touch his things - or rather the Sheriff once an order of eviction is obtained. You need to do this in the proper manner so it does not backfire on you. Good luck.
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