Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Louisiana
If a roommate leaves a piece of furniture in my house for over a year, what are my legal rights as far as keeping it?
Asked on 1/14/10, 11:56 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Adam Lambert
The Law Office of Adam S. Lambert
Legally, they still own it, even if it has been in your possession for a year. You can acquire legal ownership of movable property, but it takes much longer than a year. Anywhere from 3-10 years of uninterrupted possession, depending on the circumstances.
Answered on 1/19/10, 12:04 pm
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