What are a homeowner’s rights regarding who can be allowed on the premises to pickupa former roommate’sbelongings?
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What are a homeowner’s rights regarding who can be allowed on the premises to pickupa former roommate’sbelongings?
Roommate moved out per my request. Who other than her do I have to allow in my home to pick up her belongings? I’ve told her that she may pick up her things but I will only allow her and or her mother and sister to come with her to help. Am I within my rights? Am I obligated to allow anyone she wants to help her in my home? She says she can bring anyone she wants.
Asked on June 1, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
You have a right as a homeowner to restrict trespassers on your property. However, she may also have a right to be able to bring whom is available to pick up her belongings and you can not keep her belongings hostage, so to speak, as you could be liable for conversion. So how is the best way to solve this? Make sure that someone is there to watch the transporting of the belongings and make sure that everything is fine? You should insist on a walk through of the area in case there is something that is not right, like excessive damage, and have her sign something regarding that condition. Make the appointment for a specific date and time and make sure that you have people around you to help. No one wil start trouble with witnesses. Good luck.
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