Question Four:
I have a tenant who moved out on March 30, 2007. He left behind a day bed and a sofa (without cushions). I called him and he said I could throw it out but he has yet to put it in writing. I have no forwarding address to send him correspondence. How long must I hold on to these items before I dispose of them.
Answer Four:
You should comply with the laws relating to "abandoned personal property". There are forms that are available from the Apartment Owners Association. It requires that you itemize the personal property and mail the form to the tenant's last known address. In this case, it would be your unit as you do not know the forwarding address. If the tenant does not claim the furniture, you may dispose of it after 18 days, assuming the value is less than $300. If the value is $300 or more, you would be required to hold an auction and put notice of this auction in the newspaper.
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