Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
money owed and property left
how long do i have to keep someone's property that owes me money and has yet to pay me?
Asked on 3/26/07, 5:25 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Keith Engelke
Law Office of S. Keith Engelke
Re: money owed and property left
Unless that person has signed an agreement that allows you to keep their property as collateral for the debt, you need to return the property. Otherwise your actions could be reported to the police as theft or you could be sued.
Answered on 3/27/07, 12:32 am