What should I do if my roommate said she was moving out and she came and got some of her stuff but not all of it?
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What should I do if my roommate said she was moving out and she came and got some of her stuff but not all of it?
We got into multiple arguments over a single incident where she borrowed my laptop and read my private messages. She decided on her own accord that she was moving out because we’re not on good terms. She announced, in person, that she’d be out on the 25th. Then she collected some of her stuff on the 28th, but the majority of it is still here. She then stated in writing (a text) that she’d be collecting the rest of her stuff on the 29th. It is now the 30th. She hasn’t paid rent. I need her out of my house and out of my life. She’s never signed anything, and hasn’t paid rent. Can I give her a deadline?
Asked on August 30, 2012 under Real Estate Law, New Jersey
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I would write you former roommate a letter stating the need to remove the balance of her belongings by a stated date. If not, you will then take her belongings to an offsite storage unit and place a rental in her name for the items. Keep a copy of the letter for future use and need.
If the due date comes and goes and the items are still at your place, take them to an offsite storage rental, put the lease in her name and mail her a copy of it. She is then responsible for paying rent on her property now.
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