How to get storage fees from a tenant?
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How to get storage fees from a tenant?
I allowed my tenant to store there property from there storage unit 3 months ago at no charge. Several weeks later I informed the the tenant in writing that they had another 2 weeks to remove that property from my property. They told me that they could not do so for another 6 weeks; that is when they were to move to another place. I then informed them that had to pay me $125.00 to continue to store their property until they moved out. I have asked several times for the money. What can I do?
Asked on September 21, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Virginia
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Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If the tenant that you allowed to store items on your property still has the items there, you need to serve him or her with a thirty (30) day notice of termination of the rental. If the tenant remains after the passage of the thirty (30) day time period, you will need to serve him or her with an unlawful detainer action seeking damages for the unpaid rental.
If the tenant voluntarily moves out within the requested time period taking his or her items, but does not pay you, you most likely will have to file a small claims court action to get the money that you are owed. Hopefully you have a written agreement setting forth the terms of the rental with the tenant.
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