Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Utah
selling tenants property left on premises
I need to know if you have a right to sell off personal belongings that a tenant left, if that tenant owes you rent. How long do you have to wait before you can sell of the belongings?
Asked on 2/13/03, 3:31 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren
Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.
Re: selling tenants property left on premises
You may sell such property, after giving notice to the former tenant and a chance for the tenant to reclaim the property or appear at the sale. Generally notice is given by publishing your intent to sell in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the apartment is located. It must be sold in a commercially reasonable manner, meaning by auction or bid, or for a market price if you have had the value of the property established.
Answered on 2/13/03, 3:52 pm