When is property considered abandon after eviction?
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When is property considered abandon after eviction?
I had a friend living with me and her things are in my house. I pay all the bills and i told her tht I wanted her out of my house. I has been a week and her stuff is still here.
Asked on July 21, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Okay you said that you "evicted" her. Did you just ask her to leave or was there a formal eviction process, becuase it matters here. If you did not formally evict her and then ask a Marshall or Sheriff to execute on the warrant of eviction, you can not touch her things. It would be considered conversion of property that you held as a bailment. Consider evicting her and seek legal help. Good luck.
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