We have a tenant that was out of their lease and moved out, what do we do with her “trash”?
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We have a tenant that was out of their lease and moved out, what do we do with her “trash”?
She left her set of keys in the unit for us. In a text message she told us that she still had some “trash” out in the garage and that she would come the next day to get it. She never came and got it the next day. The stuff that she referred to as “trash” is a huge pile of toys, a couch, mattress, large dresser, and other misc. household items. Do we have to hold on to this stuff for a certain amount of time or can we get rid of it since she didn’t get it when she said she would and called it trash?
Asked on January 24, 2013 under Real Estate Law, Michigan
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If the "trash" left behind is worth less than $300 then you have the right to discard of the material as abandoned under the laws of all states in this country. I would call or text the former tenant stating she has ten (10) days to pick up her "trash" or you would discard it for her. Keep a copy of the text for future use and need.
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