Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Texas

My Left-behind property at a rental

Almost five months ago I moved out of a rental house that my now ex-girlfriend and I shared, both of us were on the lease, which was month-to-month at that time. I left behind four appliances, this was done out of kindness and out of a lack of room, and the agreement was until she moved out the appliances could stay there for her use. Things have since soured, and she now claims that because they were left there for over three months that they now belong to her, and makes vague reference to a 'statute of limitations.' Is there any truth to this? It should be mentioned that while these are my possessions, I only have the receipt for one. The other three were given to me.


Asked on 1/07/06, 11:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sharon Campbell Sharon K. Campbell

Re: My Left-behind property at a rental

There is no statute of limitations that applies in the way she says. Statutes of limitations apply to deadlines within which a lawsuit must be filed. For example, the statute of limitations to file suit on a debt is four years. If the property is yours, it is yours, go get it. The problem will be, if it comes to litigation, as you have already mentioned, proving you own the property. Perhaps the person who gave the appliances to you will write a note to that affect.

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Answered on 1/09/06, 11:13 am


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