Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Property Intentionally Left by Tenant

My son rented one of the rooms of the condo in which he resides in March, 2003. In July, 2003, when he was out of town, the tenant moved to Hawaii. The tenant left one of his cars parked in my son's garage, but left no keys. The car has remained in the garage since then. Unfortunately, my son had no written rental agreement with this tenant, and has been unable to contact him in Hawaii. What are my son's rights regarding property intentionally left behind by a tenant?


Asked on 11/09/03, 4:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Mccoy Law Office Of Robert McCoy

Re: Property Intentionally Left by Tenant

Your son needs to notify the roommate by letter that he has 15 days to pick up the vehicle or your son will presume it is abandoned and will push it into the street. Then your son can push it out into the street and let what happens to happen. Your son can also call a wrecking yard, but they usually charge at least $50 to tow away the vehicle. If your son wants to get title into his name, i.e so he can sell or drive the vehicle, then he has to go through a complicated procedure for which he will probably require legal assistance.

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Answered on 11/10/03, 1:12 pm


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