How long do I hold property that a person bought from me?
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How long do I hold property that a person bought from me?
I advertised a dining room glass table and chairs on Craigslist. A woman came by, liked it, and bought it from me. When she came to pick it up, against my advise she and 2other women attempted to carry it out (too heavy). In the process they broke the glass and demanded she money back. I refused as I had repeatedly told them it would be too heavy for them. They threatened to take me to small claims court. However, it has been exactly a year since this happened and I have not heard from this women, until 2 weeks ago. Now she wants to make arrangements to pick up the table. I said okay but she has never responded.
Asked on February 21, 2011 under General Practice, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Sounds a bit odd that she would wait an entire year to come back and claim the set. I can imagine what an inconvenience that it must be to hold it this long. But I think that you are in a tough spot. If she already paid for the dining room set then if you did anything that would compromise her ownership you could be sued for conversion. Do you have anything other than an e-mail address? Her home address possibly? You need to send her a letter by certified mail, return receipt requested advising that if she does not take it by a certain date you ill put it in storage in her name and at her expense. And go on to Craigslist and see if there is any way you can get help from them, although I doubt it. Good luck to you.
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