Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
Abandoned belongings
My husband & I rented a room to a friend 3 years ago (unfortunately) without a formal rental agreement. The friend moved out of state, bounced several checks, and stopped paying rent over 2 years ago. However, he abandoned his belongings in our house and we had to pack up his stuff and put in the garage. We have repeatedly asked for him to remove the stuff over the 2 year period, and he has not. We only have his current work email address, and he has refused to give us a mailing address so we cannot send a certified letter. How can we be sure we won't get sued for calling goodwill or throwing it away? Is an email with 30 days notice sufficient?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Abandoned belongings
See California Civil Code sections 1980 thru 1991.
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html
And to answer your question, yes a landlord may dispose of personal property left behind after the tenancy has ended provided notice is given.
Re: Abandoned belongings
There is a specific procedure to obtain tiled to allow you to dispose that should be adhered to. Contact me directly.
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