Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

My daughter and her ex-husband have finalized their divorce. When they separated she gave adequate notice to her landlord and moved out all her belongings. She notified her ex to come and get his personal belongings. He arrived at the apartment the next day and dropped off his key and took all of his personal clothing. In order to negate the lease all personal property had to be removed such that the manager could lease to another person. I, as her father, rented a U-Haul and moved all items (hers inclusive) into a storage facility the day after Thanksgiving. I feel he owes me 50% of the cost of the U-Haul plus 50% of the cost of the storage unit to date. How much notice do I have to give him and in what form before I can legally sell his personal affects to re-imburse me the fair costs. This is in California.


Asked on 2/11/10, 5:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

What you did was very generous and good, but not legally binding on him. He has no legal obligation to you. You did not get his agreement before moving the items, neither to the move nor sharing the costs. Your daughter should glive him notice where the items are stored and that he must remove them by a certain date or give her notice where she can move the items at his cost or tehy wil be sold by X date [give him a reasonable period of time].. Ask if he gives up all right to the property [get assent in writing and takes pictures of the items].

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Answered on 2/16/10, 11:25 pm


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